Professional poker player Chris Ferguson contemplates during the $10,000 buy-in main event of the World Series Poker at the...

Johnny Chan and Chris Ferguson pose for a picture in between filming of their "This is Sportscenter" commercial

Cousineau, flanked by Chris "Jesus" Ferguson

Poker players such as Chris "Jesus" Ferguson have been lobbying Congress for years, trying to reopen the ease of access to a still...

28 February 2009: Pro Player Chris Jesus Ferguson during the 7th Annual WPT World Poker Tour Invitational at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles...

...on a wicker chair at the base of Highlands Saturday afternoon, alongside dad, Chris, right, and '09 WX silver medalist Sam Ferguson, left

Big Ass Ramps bring people together: Chris Burandt, Dane Ferguson and Jimmy Blaze watched together yesterday as the BAR saw its first live practice session...

Chris Burandt, left, gets the lowdown on Dane Ferguson's plan for his Next Trick

Poker player Chris "Jesus" Ferguson folds as he competes on the second day of the WSOP

ESPN.com's Andrew Feldman tests his skill against Chris "Jesus" Ferguson