There were many firsts at the Harvey’s Lake Tahoe World Series of Poker championship, which concluded on 18 November.

First and foremost, Chris “Jesus” Ferguson, one of the world’s most electrifying poker personalities and accomplished tournament players became the first person ever to win three WSOP Circuit championship events.

He now owns three gold rings, each symbolizing a Circuit triumph, to go with his five gold bracelets won for World Series of Poker excellence. The way Ferguson is playing – between all his rings and bracelets -- pretty soon he is going to be able to open up a jewelry store.

There were also firsts in the way Ferguson accomplished his feat.