Jerry Yang - 2007 World Series of Poker Champion
Jerry Yang at the WSOP
2007 WSOP Main Event Champion
Turned $225 into more than $8.2 Million
Pledged 10% of his winnings to various charities
Jerry Yang burst onto the poker scene in 2007, making one of the most remarkable entrances the poker world has ever seen. Starting as a short-stack at the final table, Jerry emerged nearly 16 hours later with the coveted gold bracelet and the game’s most prestigious title - World Series of Poker Main Event Champion.
Grabbing The Lead
Jerry Yang’s amazing run during the Main Event included eliminating seven of his eight opponents at the final table. Jerry was the wild card when play began, but quickly took control. Displaying nerves of steel, he built up a huge chip stack and proceeded to dominate the action.
Heads-Up Play
When it came down to heads-up play, Yang called his opponent’s all-in bet with pocket eights. His opponent turned over A-Q off-suit, and the race was on. The flop brought a Queen and Jerry fell behind, but the turn gave him some outs as he’d developed a gut-shot straight draw. The miraculous river card – a 6 - completed his straight, and Jerry let out an ecstatic scream as he was crowned champion of the Main Event. After making a victory lap around the table and celebrating with his friends and family, Jerry made sure the dealer didn’t get left out, giving her a giant hug as well.
About Jerry Yang
Born in Laos, Jerry now lives in Temecula, California. When he’s not playing poker, Jerry is a psychologist and social worker with a Masters Degree in health psychology. He is married with six children, and always makes sure to kiss a picture of his kids before he goes all-in.
Socially conscious, Jerry Yang is determined to give something back to charity. He pledged 10% of his winnings to three different charities − the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Feed the Children, and the Ronald McDonald House.
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