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SAMFARHA

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..Only a small number of poker players in the world have the necessary skills, knowledge, and mind-set to make their living at the game, to give up their day jobs and join the elite ranks of the professional gambler. An even smaller percentage of that group has what it takes to become an international poker champion, to build a legendary reputation at tables around the world, at a time when poker games weren't broadcast every night on ESPN.Sam Farha has sat down with the best poker players in the world, and walked away with their money enough times to know that he's their equal, if not their better.Sam was born in Beruit, Lebanon, where he showed an early talent for games of skill and chance. As a teen-ager, he excelled at Pac-Man, pinball, and pool, and he learned to make money on all three. He once played a single game of Pac-Man for $5,000, and his skill at pinball garnered him the cover of a Lebanese magazine.At that time, however, it did not seem reasonable to Sam (or his father) to make a living as a gambler. Sam moved to the United States in 1977 to attend the University of Kansas, where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration.He moved to Houston, Texas after graduating, where he worked several jobs before he found his true calling at a poker table, playing with friends for fifty cents a hand. With poker, Sam's interest in gaming re-emerged.He began playing with his friends more often, and at higher stakes. He soon made his first trip to Las Vegas, where he turned $2,000 to $7,000. The learning process was gradual, but Sam steadily improved his game. After four years of playing, Sam felt he was good enough to quit his job and invest his money, and his future, in poker. He was right.In 1996 Sam Farha won the Pot-Limit Omaha championship at the World Series of Poker and came in second in 2002. Last May, Sam took second place at the WSOP's No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Championship.His aggressive and unpredictable style of play, based upon his ability to read and intimidate his opponents, has changed the way the game is played. He is recognized internationally as a renowned gambler, and at poker tables everywhere as a winner.
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BACKSTAGE PASS FOTOS

Recently I had the opportunity to travel with Sam Farha to the WSOP 2006.  My trip started included a stay at the Famous Bellagio Hotel with all the Food and Drinks included (Oh Yeah!).  The...
Posted by SAMFARHA on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:11:00 PST

BACK STAGE PASS!! AT THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER

First things first, I've never been to Vegas so I have nothing to compare this experience of it to.Here I am checking in at the Bellagio one of the nicest hotels on the strip. The lobby is crazy wi...
Posted by SAMFARHA on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:32:00 PST

$398,560 in Omaha High-Low Championship

Play it Again Sam; Sammy Farha Wins $398,560 in Omaha High-Low ChampionshipNolan Dalla, Las Vegas, NV Event #12: Omaha High-Low; Debonair high-stakes poker pro busts Phil Ivey in heads-up play and ...
Posted by SAMFARHA on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 04:40:00 PST

$398,560 in Omaha High-Low Championship

Play it Again Sam; Sammy Farha Wins $398,560 in Omaha High-Low ChampionshipNolan Dalla, Las Vegas, NV Event #12: Omaha High-Low; Debonair high-stakes poker pro busts Phil Ivey in heads-up play and ...
Posted by SAMFARHA on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 04:43:00 PST

Sam makes the final table of 5,000 Omaha 8/ob...Does he win?

Last night, Sam played the Final Table of the Omaha 8 or better WSOP event. The final table wrapped up play early this morning. Before we get to that, here's what led up to it. Sam started the tournam...
Posted by SAMFARHA on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 12:25:00 PST

Sam eliminated...

In approximately 175th place. He made it deep, but the cards ran dry. 
Posted by SAMFARHA on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 10:36:00 PST

Chip count:

Sam's stack is at 15,000
Posted by SAMFARHA on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:53:00 PST

Back from dinner...

Blinds are at 300-600, and Sam is at 20,400
Posted by SAMFARHA on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:19:00 PST

Sam Playing in Event .9. 5000 NL Hold Em

Dinner Break: The players have broken for dinner. Sam's official count is 20,400. Under 200 players remain. 63 spots are paid. Sammy's fairly close to cashing, and he's making a nice run towards anoth...
Posted by SAMFARHA on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:29:00 PST

Sam Eliminated

Sadly, He joins Phil Hellmuth, Chris Ferguson, Scotty Nguyen, and Gus Hansen, among many others.
Posted by SAMFARHA on Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:14:00 PST