Poker Legends - Gus Hansen

Nicked named the Great Dane, Mr. Hansen is one of the most aggressive pro players in history. Known for his pre-flop raises and playing crap hands with a uninhibited abandon with sheer casualness makes him a very dangerous tournament player.

Years of experience from playing championship backgammon where players are often rewarded for aggressive game-play is probably where his poker playing confidence comes from.

He has said that he believes this accounts for his rapid rise to success in the world of tournament poker. Someone's got to do it right?

He is from Denmark and at this time, may have already finished his exchange student program in Santa Cruz, California.