Poker Pro Nicknames: Multiple Names Quiz

Answer: Howard Lederer

Howard Lederer's accomplishments include two WSOP bracelets and two WPT titles. He also finished fifth in the 1987 WSOP Main Event. He is one of the founders of Full Tilft Poker. His nickname "Bub" comes from his prior nickname of "Bubba" when he was heavy.

After he lost weight his name was shortened. He is the brother of Annie "The Duchess of Poker" Duke. Ted Forrest is "Professor Backwards". Chip Reese's real name is David Edward Reese. David Sklansky is "The Mathematician".

Answer: Eli Elezra

Eli Elezra served as a commando in Israel before coming to the States. He is a very successful businessman who does not consider himself a poker pro but his results would tell you otherwise. He has one WSOP bracelet and one WPT title to his credit. He is also a regular at "The Big Game" at the Bellagio. Doyle Brunson is "Texas Dolly" or "The Godfather of Poker". Sammy Farha is "Mr. Cool". Daniel Negreanu is "Kid Poker".

Answer: David Benyamine

David Benyamine is a world class high stakes cash game player who is a regular in Bobby's Room but also has proven himself on the tournament circuit. He has one WSOP bracelet and one WPT title to his credit along with one WPT special event title(invitational).

He is a Full Tilt pro who is engaged to Erica "Poker Babe" Schoenberg. Bertrand Grospellier is "ElkY". Roland De Wolfe has several nicknames including "The Wolfman" and "The Edge". Chris Tsipralidis is "Syracuse Chris".

Answer: John Juanda

John Juanda has a track record any pro would envy. He has four WSOP bracelets to his credit, including the WSOP Europe Main Event in 2008. He also has made six final tables on the WPT but has yet to win a title. Berry Johnston is "Numbers". Jeff Shulman is "Happy". Jon Turner is "Pearljammed".

Answer: Ihsan Farha

Ihsan "Sammy" Farha is a high stakes Omaha cash game player who also has an impressive tournament record. He has two WSOP bracelets and finished second to Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 WSOP Main Event. Eli Elezra is "Mr. Vegas" or "Wizard". Scotty Nguyen is "The Prince of Poker". Chris Moneymaker needs no nickname as his last name is perfect.

Answer: Gavin Smith

Gavin Smith is mainly a tournament player. He has made four WPT final tables and won one title. He was named the WPT Player of the Year for Season IV. He has also made four WSOP Circuit Event final tables but has no wins. He has made one WSOP final table, finishing second. Justin Smith is "BoostedJ". Steve Zolotow is "The Bald Eagle". Mike Sexton is "The Ambassador of Poker".

Answer: Peter Eastgate

Peter Eastgate became the youngest WSOP Main Event winner when he won in 2008, taking the title away from Phil Helmuth. In the 2009 WSOP Main Event Eastgate proved his prior year's performance was no fluke by going very deep, finishing 78th out of 6494 players. Ivan Demidov is "Soul". Dennis Phillips is "Fordman". Gus Hansen is "The Great Dane".

Answer: Pascal Perrault

Pascal Perrault is a French pro who focuses mainly on tournaments. He has made three WSOP final tables. In 2001 he won the British Open and in 2005 he won a EPT title. In 2001 he was voted Poker Personality of the Year and finished as the #1 ranked player in Europe.

His nickname "Poison" comes from his other profession as a pharmacist. "Triple P" stands for Pascal "Poison" Perrault. Max Pescatori is "The Italian Pirate". Brock Parker is "tsoprano". Peter Eastgate is "Icegate".

Answer: Hoyt Corkins

Hoyt Corkins really is a "Cowboy", he has a ranch in Alabama with 60 head of cattle. His other nicknames refer to his style of play because he is willing to move all in at any moment which makes him a "Nightmare" to play against. He has made six WSOP final tables and won two bracelets. On the WPT he has made six final tables and won two titles. Doyle Brunson is "Texas Dolly" or "The Godfather of Poker". Gabe Kaplan is "The Gimp". Mike Sexton is "The Ambassador of Poker".

Answer: Jonathan Little

Jonathan Little started out as an online player but soon transitioned to live tournaments. He has made four WPT final tables and won two titles. He was named WPT Player of The Year for Season VI. Paul Darden is "The Truth". Nenad Medic is "Serb". Michael Mizrachi is "The Grinder".