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| Max Stern | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | None |
| Residence | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 28 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Dr. Max Stern is a professional poker player, pediatrician and author.
He is the co-author of Championship Stud, with Tom McEvoy and Linda Johnson. Stern contributed to the sections on Seven-card stud and Seven Card Stud (8 or better) tournament and ring game play.
Stern is considered to be a Texas hold 'em, Seven Card Stud, and Omaha Hi/lo specialist. He has won three World Series of Poker bracelets. His basic poker philosophy is "In order to survive, you must be willing to die."
Maria Stern is also a World Series of Poker winner, having won a 1997 Stud title, making the Sterns one of two married couples to have won World Series bracelets. Harry Thomas and Jeri Thomas are the other.
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,460,000. His 28 cashes at the WSOP account for $831,407 of those winnings.[1]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $1,500 Omaha 8 or Better | $140,400 |
| 1997 | $3,000 No Limit Hold'em | $237,615 |
| 1997 | $2,500 Seven-Card Stud Split | $117,000 |
Notes
- ^ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com
External links
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