Michael Spegel

Michael Spegal won 1st place in Event 4 at the 2007 WSOP. Beating out some top poker names such as Full Tilt Poker's Gavin Smith. Overcoming the pressure of being at his first WSOP final table Spegel walked away with his first ever cash win of $251,957 in winnings and his first gold bracelet.

The ex marine who started playing poker at 18 says his philosophy in life is about commitment and determination, 2 qualities that have clearly helped his secure his first win.