Jeff Shulman

Jeff Shulman, the COO of Card Player Magazine is a gifted poker player and very passionate about the game. This 33 year old, along with his father, Barry Shulman, who is the owner and publisher, has taken Card Player Magazine to new heights, making it extremely successful. A keen businessman, Jeff Shulman is no less talented when it comes to playing poker. He has been playing the game since he was in 3rd grade and today is a skillful poker professional. Nicknamed “Happy”, he is very comfortable on the green poker table and has managed quite a few cashes and big money finishes in his career as a poker player.

The year 2000 was a watershed year for Jeff Shulman in terms of success at the poker table. It saw him display his impressive poker skills at the 31st Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP). He finished 7th in Event #25 of the World Championship, playing in the No Limit Hold'em category, and took home a cool sum of $146,700 as prize money. That year, in fact, was among the most successful ones for Jeff Shulman who had a string of money finishes.

Jeff Shulman has been a regular at most poker majors on the tournament circuit, consistently giving good performances at the poker table. One of his significant performances includes a 1st place finish in Event #12 - Limit 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo at the LA Poker Classic tournament, held in 2002. The following year, Jeff Shulman again had a 1st place finish in the No Limit Hold’em category, Event #12 of the L.A. Poker Classic, Season 1. Along with this victory, Jeff Shulman took home $83,990 as the prize money.

A 2nd place in the No Limit Hold'em event at the 2005 WPT World Championship, Season 5, is yet another one of his impressive performances. This tournament won Jeff Shulman $ 122,465 in prize money. Among his recent results is a 17th place finish in Event #15 of the No Limit Hold'em Championship in the Five Star World Classic Poker Classic, Season 6. His performance was rewarded with a money finish of $105,525.

Till date, Jeff Shulman has had 73 cashes to his credit and is one of the most prolific poker players on the circuit. He has managed to finish in the first place on four occasions and his current career winnings stand at a staggering $1,386,135. A valuable contributor to the poker world in terms of making the sport popular across the world in his capacity as the COO of Card Player Magazine, Jeff Shulman is a highly respected person in the poker community.

Important Winnings and Recent Results for Jeff Shulman:

• 17th place at the Five Star World Classic Poker Classic / WPT World Championship-Season 6 in Event #15 - WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship, held on Apr 26, 2008; prize money: $105,525
• 2nd place at the WPT World Championship / WPT Event Season 5 in No Limit Hold'em event, held on Apr 9, 2007; prize money: $122,465
• 45th place at the Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 5 in WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship Doyle Brunson North American Classic, held on Dec 19, 2006; prize money: $33,830
• 6th place at the Bellagio Five Diamond World Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 5 in Event #9 - No Limit Hold'em, held on Dec 9, 2006; prize money: $30,885
• 4th place at the Bellagio Cup in No Limit Hold'em event, held on Jul 18, 2005; prize money: $64,075
• 7th place at the 36th Annual World Series of Poker in Event #28 - WSOP Limit Hold'em, held on Jun 27, 2005; prize money: $50,570
• 12th place at the Five-Star World Poker Classic - WPT Championship Season 3 in WPT Main Event - No Limit Hold'em, held on Apr 24, 2005; prize money: $94,355
• 1st place at the 2004 Plaza Ultimate Poker Challenge in No Limit Hold'em event, held on Oct 26, 2004; prize money: $33,800
• 1st place at the L.A. Poker Classic - WPT Season 1 in Event #12 - No Limit Hold'em, held on Feb 10, 2003; prize money: $83,990
• 1st place at the LA Poker Classic in Event #12 - Limit 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo, held on Feb 12, 2002; prize money: $39,960
• 2nd place at the Legends of Poker in Event #24 - No Limit Hold'em, held on Aug 28, 2000; prize money: $65,550
• 1st place at the Orleans Open in Limit Hold'em event, held on Jul 15, 2000; prize money: $33,315
• 7th place at the 31st Annual World Series of Poker in Event #25 - WSOP World Championship - No Limit Hold'em, held on May 18, 2000; prize money: $146,700

Jeff Shulman Quick Facts:

• Number of Cashes: 73
• Total Career Winnings: $1,386,135
• Number of First Place Finishes: 4