Tony Abesamis

Tony Abesamis - Professional Poker Player - The 56-year-old former computer programmer left a lucrative job several years ago to play poker full-time, a decision which appears to have paid off. Abesamis has made numerous final tables, including at the LA Poker Classic, Bellagio, Bicycle Club, Commerce Casino, and elsewhere.

A very solid aggressive player and the first player in the WSOP Circuit events to win two championship ring.

Tony Abesamis Date of Birth:
5/29/49
Birthplace:
Philippines
Now Resides:
West Covina
Marital Status:
Married
Children: 1
Started playing poker:
1989
Favorite poker game:
No Limit Hold Em
Ambition:
To win the WSOP

Hobbies: Golf and travel

Favorite Movie: Scarface

Favorite Place in the world: Boracay, Aklan Phils

Favorite Celebrity: Sandra Bullock

Major Poker Accomplishments:

56th 2004 WSOP Main Event
40th 2005 WSOP Main Event
Winner 2005 WSOP Circuit 2000 buy-in No limit Hold Em Lake Tahoe
Winner 2005 WSOP Circuit 200 buy in No limit Hold Em Rincon San Diego
2nd 2004 LAPC Commerce 1000 buy in No limit Hold Em
Various Fnal table appearances

Most respected poker players: Chris Ferguson, Doyle Brunson and Phil Ivey

If you could change anything in the world, what would it be?
Find cure for all diseases/illnesses and improve harmony between countries/societies etc.

If you could change anything in the poker world, what would it be?
For casinos not to take too much advantage of players in terms of rakes collections, etc.

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