World Poker Tour

Ed Jordan “EBJ“

Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA

Hometown
Jersey

Birthday
January 13

Total Winnings
$586,665

The movie "Rounders" inspired many poker players, but rarely has it inspired a group of card sharks so much as Ed Jordan's friends. Though he's been playing poker since he graduated from high school, it wasn't until he found The Chesterfield that Jordan's game took off.

Named after the club in "Rounders," a pool house serves as a poker parlor and training ground for the one-time business owner. With a background in accounting and statistics, Jordan has found he has a natural feel for poker. Hailing from Bellamy, New Jersey, Jordan has spent more time playing in the high-stakes business world than he has on the poker felt.

"I'm probably in a little different situation than most of the other people, having sold three companies and taken a couple companies public," Jordan said. "So, the cash isn't as important to me. It's not my last dollar that I'm spending on poker."

With the exception of having a bankroll that allows him to buy into big money World Poker Tours without blinking, Jordan considers himself a pretty normal guy. With two kids in school and free time to play golf, Jordan relishes his time at the poker table.

"It used to be work hard and play hard when I was working,"Jordan said. "Now, we're just enjoying it."