Johnny Chan

Chan is commonly referred to by his nickname, "The Orient Express". In 1987 and 1988, he won back-to-back World Series Of Poker title. One of these scenes was shown in the popular poker movie rounders where he defeated Erik Seidel in spectacular fashion. Chan also had a small cameo role in this movie playing against Matt Damon.

Its common to arrive in the parking lot of some major casinos and see a red Mercedes SL parked in front with the number plate reading 333JJ. Chan once tried to open his own online poker website but this site was closed after a few years in the business. Chan has amassed significant wealth by playing poker. At the moment he has 6 houses that match up nicely with his 6 children, and has earned more then $70 million in winnings while being a professional poker player. A lot of people question whether Chan still one of the world's best? He was schooled by Chris Moneymaker in 2006 at the World Series of Poker event. That was just one tournament, and it is foolish to make a decision about Chan from just one tournament.

It is strange that ever since the movie Rounders, there are many players that wants to take down The Orient express. That being said, most of those players still fear and respect him a lot. Don't lose any sleep for the man. He is the all-time leader in World Series of Poker winnings, has won 7 bracelets, and remains a serious and aggressive opponent. He was inducted into the Poker Hall Of Fame in 2002.