2005 WSOP Champion Signs with Poker Stars

Here we go again, Poker Stars just locked up another World Champion to their stables. They have now got the last three champions of the Main Event to sign with them and they continue to further establish themselves as leaders in the Industry. Joseph Hachem is a 39 year old poker player who won the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event. It was a remarkable run for the man from Australia as he wins the main event in his first ever appearance at the World Series. He has played poker for ten years, but he really got serious about the game three years ago. This was his first major tournament as he has played in a few small tournaments in his homeland of Australia. Joseph previously worked as a chiropractor but he was forced to leave his position four years ago when he developed a blood disorder in his hands. The father of four now works as a financial broker, but the big question here is will he stay in that field or will he just focus on his poker career as it is just getting ready to take off.

Here is an article on Joseph Hachem's signing with Poker Stars.

PokerStars has made a name for itself by hiring top-flight poker talent over the last couple of years. While other sites have focused on star power, PokerStars has gone after the "everyman" champion like poker's Cinderella-story Chris Moneymaker and the ever-friendly and personable Greg Raymer, both have beaten long odds to capture a World Series of Poker main event bracelet and title.

Joining these 'average Joe' champions is this year's winner, Joe Hachem of Australia. Unless you've been hiding behind a stacked deck of cards, you probably know that Hachem outlasted this year's monstrous field to take the WSOP title and the first place cash totaling $7.5 million (US).

According to a recent press release from PokerStars.com, Hachem spent a lot of this time playing a number of events on PokerStars.com and honed his skills on the online site as well as at live tournaments.

Hachem feels that PokerStars.com is the perfect fit for him. "Joining Team PokerStars is a natural decision from me. PokerStars.com is the site where I really picked up on the intricacies of tournament poker. The wide selection of tournaments and games is so great that I became a skilled player within a relatively short time frame. The truth is - I never would have even come to the World Series of Poker if my Aussie friend not qualified online at the site. PokerStars.com is the gateway to making poker dreams come true and becoming a world champion."

The signing of Hachem by PokerStars is a strong move that should help further cement the dreams of home game heroes all over the world. He's been on a whirlwind tour of various international media outlets and been a great spokesperson for the game.

"This entire experience has been a dream come true for me. To join Chris Moneymaker and Greg Raymer is a real honor. I hope that my association with PokerStars.com will encourage others out there to pursue their goals in life, whatever they may be. It sure worked out for me," Hachem said.