James transitioned to professional poker in 1999 after a brief career in acting and several years working as a dealer and tournament director at Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles.
His largest single payout came in March 2006, when he finished second in the $10,000 PartyPoker Million Cruise for $700,000 .
is an American professional poker player, commentator, and coach with over $4.2 million in career live tournament earnings. Often recognized by his signature cowboy hat, he has been a prominent figure in the poker world since the late 1990s, recording over 100 final tables and more than 20 overall titles throughout his career. Career Highlights & Accomplishments