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About Me

Hello and Welcome to MySpace Page,
This is Jerry (aka: The Shadow) Yang. As you may know, I am the 2007 reigning World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event Champion. Winning the WSOP was a life changing experience for me. Prior to becoming a world poker champion, I was a regular working man like everyone else. I'm married and have six children (2 boys and 4 girls). I was a psychologist and social worker for a foster family agency in Southern California. Prior to that, I was a corporate personnel for a private healthcare company specializing in subacute care, also located in Southern California.
Some of my poker idols include Daniel Negreanu, Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Scotty Nguyen, Johnny Chan, Bill Edler, John Juanda, Jennifer Harman, Howard Lederer, and Men "The Master" Nguyen. I've been playing poker for approximately two and a half years now. I consider myself an amateur and a rookie at the poker table. I'm an easy going guy, so don't be shy to come up to me and say "hi" if you see me in your poker room or on the tour.

My Blog

05/14/09 - Will Be at Buffalo Thunder Casino in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Hello everyone,I will be at Buffalo Thunder Casino in Santa Fe, New Mexico this weekend (May 15-16) for a charity tournament.  If you happen to be around the area, please stop by and say hello.  On Ma...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 06:21:00 GMT

03/08/09 - Got Very Unluncky Against John Phan

I had the chip lead all the way until John Phan got very lucky. I had the button and held QQ. Blinds were 3000 and 6000. I raised to 24,000 and he called my raise with 9-4 of spades. Guess what? ...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:12:00 GMT

03/07/09 - Ready for Round 32 of NBC Heads-Up

Woke up feeling great this morning. Got my 8 hours of sleep. Round 32 is today at 1:30 pm and will be playing against the aggressive John "The Razor" Phan. A very special thanks to all of you who sent...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:05:00 GMT

03/06/09 - Advance to Round 32 of NBC Heads-Up

I played against Fulltilt Pro, Clonie Gowen today. I took the chip lead early on, but lost it to her. I was down to 13K at one point and had to grind it back. Finally, I regained the chip lead and nev...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:57:00 GMT

03/05/09 - NBC Heads-Up Championship in Las Vegas

Will be playing in the HEARTS Bracket tomorrow at 12:15 pm against Clonie Gowan. Clonie is a good friend of mine and a Fulltilt team member as well. It should be a challenging match. Will report ba...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:57:00 GMT

03/01/09 - Survied Day 1 of WPT Invitational

Survied Day 1 of the WPT Invitational. Chips at 34K. Hope to double up today. Play resumes at 2 pm today. Met some very cool celebs such as Tia Carrera, Ray Romano, Jose Canseco, Don Cheadle, Mekh...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:05:00 GMT

02/27/09 - Playing in WPT Invitational This Weekend

Will be heading down to Commerce Casino today for the World Poker Tour Invitational and Celebrity Event. If you happen to be in the area, stop by and say hello. Tourney begis at 12 noon on Saturday....
Posted by on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:59:00 GMT

02/22/09 - My AA got cracked by QQ - Busted OUT

Sad to say, but my AA got cracked by QQ. A Q fell on the river to busted me out. Oh well...that's poker sometimes. I thank you all for your kind words and support. Hope to do well next year!!! St...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:00 GMT

02/22/09 - Survived Day 1 of LA Poker Classic

Day 1 of the LA Poker Class Main Event Championship was rough and tough. There were some young internet players at my table that were super aggressive. They were fearless. On a side note, I had the...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:29:00 GMT

12/25/2008 - Merry Christmas

Hey Everyone,Just wanted to wish each and everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS! ENJOY YOUR DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES!!!!Warm wishes,Jerry
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:10:00 GMT