Career
He was formerly nicknamed "The Silver Fox", a nickname shared by fellow poker player Mel Judah. Costa has made four final tables at the World Series of Poker (WSOP):
2002 $2,000 limit Texas hold "em - 9th place ($17,200)
2003 $2,500 seven-card stud - 9th place ($3,600)
2005 $1,500 limit Texas hold "em - 7th place ($57,905)
2006 $3,000 Omaha hi/lo - 7th place ($38,861)
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,700,000. Outside the poker world, Costa"s favourite movie is Groundhog Day, and he is a big fan of James Stewart.
Maria has also had numerous live poker wins to her name, including a 5th-place finish in the GUKPT London in 2008 for £26,500.
She is a regular player at the Dusk Till Dawn Casino and Card Room in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
