Career
Jacob is perhaps best known for winning the 2006 main event at the United States Championship, a no-limit Texas hold "em event, and taking down the richest prize in its 15-year history. Jacob secured his biggest paycheck to date by winning the 2006 United States. Championship with a first-place prize of $878,500. Jacob has 4 WSOP Final Tables, including a 3rd in Event 3 in Number-Limit hold"em at the 2007 World Series of In 2002, Jacob was the valedictorian of Deerfield Beach High School, and was in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program
He then graduated in May 2006 from Yale University with a degree in Economics and Mathematics.
His talent was spotted there as early as 2004 by James McManus, when he sat down to play at Yale one night and mentioned Alex in an article about the experience months later. Additionally, he is well known for his graciousness and sportsmanship in tournament play.
As of 2012, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,600,000. His 25 cashes at the WSOP account for $832,559 of those winnings.
Jacob has also appeared on the game show.
