18 Michael Greco (England) GUKPT (1 Title) ,

Michael is one the few celebrities to have really transitioned from their former life and make a credible stab at poker in the UK. Teddy Sheringham, Tony Cascarino are 2 other exceptions along with Steve Davis the snooker player who can be seen around the circuit. Other less successful attempts have come from a current Coronation Street star, an ex Gladiator and the likes of Abi Titmuss - err say no more. Seriously Michael is the real deal and he has more than proved himself on the circuit.

Started Playing Live:2003
Year Turned Pro:Still does Acting, plays.
Favourite Games: NL Hold Em,Pot limit Omaha.
Style:TAG
Biggest Win:GUKPT Cardiff £97k March 2007.
PokerProfiler Notes: Ex Eastenders (UK Soap) actor now playing on the circuit.Over 30 live cashes.
Winnings$450k USD +
Nickname: Don't Call me 'Beppe'

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12 Tony Cascarino (Ireland) GUKPT (1 title) , EPT , WSOP.

Ex professional football player can now be seen on the poker circuit. He is often seen at the Vic (Victoria Casino) on Edgware Road, London. He has started to get some good results and is now in the top 30 of the GUKPT rankings.

Started Playing Live:2002.
Year Turned Pro: ex Pro Footballer, 88 Caps Ireland, exRadio DJ on Talksport.
Favourite Games: NL Hold Em,
Style: TAG,
Biggest Win:£52k GUKPT Bolton Sep 08.
PokerProfiler Notes: Top 30 GUKPT, Played for Republic of Ireland , Millwall, Aston Villa and frequents the Victoria Casino where he plays cash to relax after stints on the radio.
Winnings $264k USD
Nickname:

PokerProfiler Random Fact: Tony is well known to be a pretty honest straight talking guy. His football autobiography is lauded as one of the best out there.The Guardian said, "Compared with the standard-issue footballer's autobiography, this is Tolstoy." Perhaps not quite, but it's brilliant storytelling, and gives a shockingly honest portrait of one footballer and his world.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Full-Time-Secret-Life-Cascarino/dp/1903650542

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