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· Is a native of Indonesia, where his mother and brother still live

· Owns four WSOP bracelets, the latest coming in the marathon 2008 WSOPE Main Event, which featured the longest final table in World Series history lasting 19 hours and 10 minutes

· Career live tournament winnings in excess of $9.73 million, and ranks 11th on the all-time money list

· Holds an MBA degree from Seattle University

· Does not see himself playing poker for the rest of his life, but envisions helping others less fortunate in some capacity, especially in underdeveloped countries

NHPC record: 5-5
NHPC total winnings: $100,000

2005: Defeated Chau Giang, Amir Vahedi, and Barry Greenstein before losing to T.J. Cloutier in Round 4 ($75,000)
2006: Eliminated in Round 1 by Doyle Brunson
2007: Eliminated in Round 1 by Michael Mizrachi
2008: Eliminated in Round 1 by Chris Ferguson
2009: Defeated Joe Hachem and Gabe Kaplan before losing in Round 3 to Bertrand Grospellier ($25,000)

PAD record: 2-2

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Match 9: 1st ($120,000)
Match 17: 2nd
Match 26: 5th
Match 43: 1st ($120,000)