Gus Hansen hails from the country of Denmark. He is one of the more notable, contemporary poker players in the world. Known for his intelligence and high level of skill, Hansen is a force to be reckoned with on the felts. Born in the 1970s, Hansen originally played backgammon and would become an excellent player, world class even. However, he would decide that the Backgammon market in his home county simply wasn’t big enough. The payouts weren’t generous enough and neither was the market. Instead, he began playing cards and then eventually poker. His strength’s early on where his … [Read more...]