Mel Judah

[1][2] He was also at the final table of the 1997 World Series of Poker main event, won by Stu Ungar, eventually coming in third place, and earning $371,000.

He defeated a strong final table that included professional poker players Phil Laak, Farzad Bonyadi, Chip Jett, T. J. Cloutier, and Paul Phillips, whom he defeated in heads-up play to win the tournament.

[4] He qualified for the final table of the 2006 Poker Million, finishing in fourth place.

In January 2009, Judah won the $1,100 Omaha Hi-Lo tournament at the Aussie Millions in Melbourne Australia.

Judah worked as a hairdresser for several years, which he believes has allowed him to understand players' psychology better.