Salute Friend

Sam Farha became well known to the world first in his second place finish in the 2004 World Series of Poker, runner up to Chris Moneymaker in the poker event that brought poker and online poker to the forefront of American audiences. Though Farha didn’t take top prize that day, he continues to be one of the greatest cash game players in the world, primarily for his completely erratic methods and willingness to play and play aggressively in most any spot.

Farha is known for his ‘lucky cigarette,’ wherein he will keep an unlit cigarette in his mouth until he feels he needs a change of luck, at which point he will switch the cigarette. Farha, though capable of wild swings, often ends up beguiling his opponent to such an extent that in the end they don’t know whether they should be calling or folding. His ability to shift modes and make strange plays is almost unmatched in the world of poker.

Besides all of his poker savvy, Sammy Farha is also well liked among his televised poker brethren for his willingness to gamble and have fun and in general be a good sport about the game. His good attitude mixed with his ability to shift gears make him a true chameleon and snake in the grass, whether it be in live poker or online poker.