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Poker Skills Highly Valued on Wall Street
Poker players are finding new career opportunities on Wall Street. Two firms are hiring poker players for their analytical skills. Books by Sklansky and Malmuth are mandatory reading for employees of some financial companies.
Chris Fargis' Success Story
Chris Fargis, a poker player, was hired by Toro Trading in February 2009 despite having no formal business or finance education. Fargis' achievements include winning a gold ring at the 2006 WSOP Circuit for 2-7 Triple Draw and finishing second in a $1,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em tournament at the WPT L.A. Poker Classic.
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