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Jamie’s interest in poker blossomed from an early age with the influence of his Grandfather’s prowess in card games, notably Gin Rummy. His first proper introduction to the game however was realized whilst watching the film ‘Rounders’ with Matt Damon. Playing in house games with friends, Jamie built up his skill and understanding of the game; constantly analyzing hands with the best poker players in the world.

After working on a book and television deal with Johnny Chan, Jamie was inspired to start playing major tournaments in 2005. The first win came from taking down a NL HE tournament at the Bicycle Casino for $54,225 followed by many more cashes.

Jamie’s playing style throughout the 2006 Main Event was one which he pioneered, talking his opponents in and out of their hands and manipulating their actions with his words and aggressive betting style. It was this style that launched Jamie onto the international poker stage when he busted 7 of the 8 finalists on the Final Table single-handedly. Bluff magazine said of his approach that:

“He forced his tablemates to risk their entire stack time after time. If they re-raised him, he either knew they were holding the nuts and folded, or he sniffed out a bluff and forced them all in,” thus "he transformed this strategy into an art form."