The player

Part-time player Jerry Yang won this year’s WSOP $10,000 Main Event, its $8.2m fi rst prize, and the title of world champion after qualifying through a $225 satellite at his local casino.

An all-round nice guy, American immigrant Yang instantly gave 10 percent of his winnings to charity. His previous biggest win was just $6,985.

Jerry, congratulations on the win!
Thank you so much.

You’re up early for a poker player (it’s 8am in California). What are you doing today?
I’m just spending time with my family. I’m actually in central California [in the process of] relocating from southern California, so there are some family things to take care of.

Are you still working?