Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Birthdate: September 17, 1970
Status: Single
Occupation: Professional Player
Favorite Moment: Being ranked as the No. 6 card player in the world, in 2005
Bracelets: None yet but watch this space
Style: Ultimate psychological warrior. Loves aggressive opponent-baiting
Highlights
Making it to the final table of the World Series of Poker* Circuit Event in 2005 where he won over $200,000, placing third. His total winnings exceed $750,000.
About Jean-Robert Bellande
Bellande has also finished in the money in other WSOP* and World Poker Tour events, appearing on TV in the WPT invitational “Bad Boys of Poker II.”
Of Haitian descent, Jean-Robert first made a name for himself promoting some of L.A.’s hottest nightclubs like the Roxbury, Tatou of Beverly Hills and the Gate. He also opened up his own Hollywood night spot, Sky Sushi.
Born in Long Island, N.Y., Bellande was brought up in Asia and later graduated with a BA in marketing from Azusa Pacific University.
Survival Instinct
In 2007 Bellande took up the tribal challenges on Survivor: China, and was the eighth person to have their torch snuffed out. See if you can survive against Jean-Robert by playing him at his own table in the
Bodog Poker Room.
Best Quote
“My strategy for Survivor: China is similar to that in a poker tournament. For the first couple hours I evaluate my opponents, figuring out who the strong players are, who the weak players are, and then I plan my attack accordingly." (CBS interview).
