Poker Players

Birthdate: March 3, 1966
Birthplace: Lebanon
Current Residence: Melbourne, Australia
Nickname: Hash, Back Cracker

Joseph Hachem is a 42 year old poker player who just won the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event. It was a remarkable run for the man from Australia as he wins the main event in his first ever appearance at the World Series. He has played poker for ten years, but he really got serious about the game three years ago. This was his first major tournament as he has played in a few small tournaments in his homeland of Australia. Joseph previously worked as a chiropractor but he was forced to leave his position four years ago when he developed a blood disorder in his hands. The father of four now works as a financial broker, but the big question here is will he stay in that field or will he just focus on his poker career as it is just getting ready to take off.