Poker Dealer Turned Poker Pro

Charles "Chip" Jett was born on September 22, 1974 in Scottsdale, Arizona and is one of the most successful poker players. He was a lifeguard at a public pool at 18 years old before enrolling in poker dealer school. Three months later he was dealing poker and teaching at the school he just recently graduated from. He went on to be floorman and shift boss at Fort McDowell Casino for 6 years, all the while honing his own poker playing skills. Chip quit his job when he discovered that he had become good enough to play poker with the big boys.

Jett considers his biggest achievement to be winning the best all-around player award at the Commerce Casino at the 2001 Los Angeles Poker Classic. Since 2001, Chip Jett has been reeling in titles and awards. In 2003 alone he had 15 final table appearances. This earned him Phil Hellmuth's Champion of the Year award, which was handed out to the player with the best record in large buy-in, high profile tournaments within a single year. In 2005, Jett had a third place finish at the $5,000 7 Card Stud event of the WSOP.

Jett is married to Katrina Jett, another successful poker player. Chip and Katrina both made it to the same final table at the 2005 London Open event in Old Billingsgate Market. They are currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fun Facts:

• Jett has been known as "Chip" ever since he left the hospital when he was born.
• Jett has written articles for Card Player Magazine and he and Karina write a column together, answering reader questions in a "he said/she said" format.
• Children's names are Athena and Apollo
• Started Playing Poker For a living in 1993