Even among the highest of high stakes poker players, Sammy Farha is known to be a big-action guy. He is fearless at the table, an expert on pressuring opponents, and unafraid of taking major risks for major rewards. Born in Lebanon and based in Texas, Farha began playing poker in 1990, won his first bracelet six years later and quickly established himself as the coolest cat in the biggest game. Early on in our interview, Farha talks about finishing runner-up to Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event…

Did you cut a deal with Moneymaker?
No.