Hometown: Downey
Country of Origin: United States
One of poker's slier players, this several-time World Poker Tour finalist and World Series of Poker bracelet winner often comes across as the silent but deadly type of player. This California resident has collected over $4 million in the course of his career and shows no signs of slowing.
Born in Pakistan, Habib briefly studied business at college but realized his hard-nosed approach to life fit the game of poker perfectly. Born to a wealthy family that was heavily involved in banking, Habib unsurprisingly has an intellectual gift for a skill game like poker.
A long-time cash game player, Habib made the transition to tournament play and hasn't looked back. In addition to playing poker, Habib is an excellent tennis player and an avid reader.