Paul Jackson defies conventional poker wisdom. He’s a top internet player who can also play live. He’s a tight player in the age of aggression. He plays 15 hours a day alone on the computer, yet has a wide circle of poker-playing friends. He plays single-mindedly to win, yet shares his experience and insights generously with younger players. And… well one could go on and on, because this man is not called ‘Action Jack’ for nothing.

At 41 he exudes energy, talks at speed in an undiluted Midlands accent and has immense powers of concentration.