Biography
Alex Jacob is a former American professional poker player and a game show contestant. He is known for his 2006 Main event win. ESPN televised the no-limit Texas Holdem event. He has also appeared in the final tables of WSOP and WPT.
Background
Alex Jacob was born on October 27, 1984. He is the valedictorian of Deerfield Beach High School, where he was enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program. In 2006, he graduated from Yale University with a degree in economics and mathematics.
Alex Jacob Poker Career
In 2003, he won the Peter A. Fabrizio Memorial Poker Classic, and in 2006, he finished second in the WPT at Foxwoods Resort Casino, taking home $655,507. His highest paycheck was the 2006 U.S. Poker Championship, where he won the event and took home $878,500. He has four World Series of Poker (WSOP) final tables.
He has also appeared on a game show called Jeopardy. In 2015, he won in his first appearance and five more games until losing one in 2015. He won a total of $151,802 in seven appearances. This qualified him for the 2015 Tournament of Champions, which he won, taking $250,000 home.
He appeared in the All-Star Games with Buzzy Cohen and Teachers' Tournament champion Jennifer Giles in 2015.
Alex Jacob Top Cashes
|
Date |
Event/Tournament |
Place |
Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct 07, '06 |
No Limit Hold'em Championship Event 17 2006 U.S. Poker Championship |
1 |
$878,500 |
|
Apr 09, '06 |
Event 9 - No-Limit Hold'em Championship 2006 Foxwoods Poker Classic |
2 |
$655,507 |
|
Jun 04, '07 |
Event 3 - No-Limit Hold'em 2007 38th Annual World Series of Poker |
3 |
$282,367 |
|
Jun 22, '09 |
Event 39 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em 2009 40th Annual World Series of Poker |
4 |
$190,857 |
|
Mar 18, '07 |
Championship Event 2007 Ultimate Poker Challenge Championship |
1 |
$105,380 |
Alex Jacob Net Worth
Alex Jacob has a recorded earnings of $2,628,903.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Jacob's educational background?
Alex graduated in economics and mathematics from Yale University.
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