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Max Stern (poker player)
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| Max Stern | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | None |
| Hometown | San Jose, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finishes | 26 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
Dr. Max Stern is a professional poker player, pediatrician and author.
He is the coauthor of Championship Stud together with Tom McEvoy and Linda Johnson. Stern contributed to the sections on Seven-card stud and Seven Card Stud (8 or better) tournament and ring game play.
Stern is considered to be a Texas hold 'em, Seven Card Stud, and Omaha Hi/lo specialist. He has won three World Series of Poker bracelets. His basic poker philosophy is "In order to survive, you must be willing to die."
Maria Stern is also a World series of Poker winner, having won a 1997 Stud title, making the Sterns one of two married couples to have won World Series bracelets. Harry Thomas and Jeri Thomas are the other.
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,200,000.
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $1,500 Omaha 8 or Better | $140,400 |
| 1997 | $3,000 No Limit Hold'em | $237,615 |
| 1997 | $2,500 Seven-Card Stud Split | $117,000 |
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