TOP 5 - The hidden talents of professional poker players

Poker is good, but many professional players decide to swap playing cards for new challenges. What we can notice is that poker allows players to develop a lot of other skills. If poker lovers are really versatile, poker surely has something to do with it. Thanks to multiple aspects of the game, a pro poker player will be able to stimulate skills that can be used in a lot of other areas. From board games to esports, via music, television, magic, or business, professional poker players are just as successful in these activities as around a gaming table. See for yourself, with our Top 5 hidden talents of professional poker players!

David Eldar and Scrabble

David Eldar no longer really participates in the biggest poker tournaments. Apart from a few bets on the net, the former Australian pro player used his qualities to succeed in a completely different challenge. In addition to his London business in real estate, David Eldar has indeed become world Scrabble champion this summer. Annoying for some, this board game allowed Eldar to win £7,000.

Liv Boeree and modeling, TV and much more

Liv Boeree leads a busy life. A true poker expert and holder of the WSOP bracelet since this year, this Englishwoman has many passions. In addition to riding horses and playing guitar - a whole bunch of hard-rock tracks -, Liv Boeree also has a degree in Physics and Astrophysics. These skills also give him the right to participate in some university conferences in the United Kingdom. Of course, Liv Boeree is also a model and TV presenter during the little time she has left!

Antonio Esfandiari and magic

Antonio Esfandiari is not nicknamed " The Magician "for nothing. Indeed, long before embarking on the biggest poker tournaments, this player of Iranian origin was a professional magician. Without recalling the famous movie " Elusive ", Antonio's conjuring movement was remarkable when he was winning chips. The Americans have even launched a TV show about poker and magic with Esfandiari!

Bertrand Grospellier and Esports

Bertrand Grospellier is the biggest French winner in poker. He is also the first in France to win the triple crown. But before that, Grospellier was a real star of esports and video games StarCraftTM . With his nickname "ElkY", this poker player has traveled the world to win video game tournaments. He is now part of the TeamLiquid which competes on the game Hearthstone: Heroes of WarcraftTM .

Terrence Chan and the martial arts

The poker player Terrence Chan is, without a doubt, not like the others! If his passion for card game strategy remains intact, this Canadian dreams above all of participating in the UFC world Championship. No, you're not dreaming, Terrence Chan is indeed a professional MMA fighter (Mixed Martial Arts). In his octagonal cage or around a poker table, it would be better not to wrinkle Terrence Chan.