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Poker Players

andrew black

Andrew Black

Birthdate: July 20, 1965
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Current Residence: Dublin, Ireland
Nickname: The Monk

Andrew is a 39 year old Charity worker who now lives in Dublin, Ireland. Andrew was an accomplished poker player, but he took a five year hiatus after the 1997 World Series of Poker. Andrew joined a Buddhist Monastery hence the nickname "Monk". He returned to playing poker two years ago, and he had a tremendous run at the 2005 WSOP Main Event with a fifth place finish. The Monk is a great player and this will not be the last time you hear his name, he is a player that has the respect of his peers as a person and as a player.

MAJOR POKER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Year Place Event
2005 5th World Series of Poker Main Event

2005 season

  • 5th: World Series of Poker Main Event
  • 28th: World Series of Poker $5,000 No Limit Hold'em Short-handed
  • 3rd: WPT Borgata Poker Open $1,500 No Limit Hold'em