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Jamie Gold won the WSOP Main Event in 2006 as an amateur player, taking home the greatest live tournament first prize ever, $12 million. He used to work in the movies previously as an agent and a producer, representing stars like Lucy Liu.

Following his poker world champion title, Gold entered a number of events but failed to score anything notable; his total live tourney winnings are currently $12,242,748. He is considered a half pro at best, leading the Buzznation production agency sponsoring reality shows, in addition to playing poker.


Gold is considered by many the lamest poker champion ever, not only becausie of his questionable poker skills but also due to his unethical, scornful behaviour at the poker tables. Taking all this into consideration, it is particularly surprising that the 42 years old player works as a poker coach as well and he charges an incredible $1,000 for a single hour. This is the same amount world best NLHE heads-up player Daniel 'jungelman12' Cates asks for one hour of training and around double the amount players like Ashton 'theashman103' Griffin, Vanessa Selbst, Tri 'SlowHabit' Nguyen or Ariel 'FoxwoodsFiend' Schneller charge.


According to Pokerati, Gold currently coaches five players.