Michael Binger
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 Michael Binger at the 2006 World Series of Poker |
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| Nickname(s) | |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Atherton, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finishes | 2 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
3rd, 2006 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money Finishes | 2 |
Michael Binger (born c.1977 in Delray Beach, Florida) is a part-time professional poker player, based in Atherton, California.
Binger graduated from North Carolina State University before receiving a PhD in theoretical physics from Stanford University in 2006. Just two months after receiving his PhD he outlasted almost 8,800 players in the WSOP Main Event, finishing 3rd and earning $4.1 million. Binger had previously reached a final table earlier that year, finishing 6th.
Since the WSOP Binger has finished in the money of three events, including a 16th place finish at the WPT Doyle Brunson North American Poker Classic where he earned $67,655. He also finished in the money at the WPT Pokerstars.com Caribbean Adventure.
As of 2006, his total live tournament winnings exceed $4,329,000
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