Jean-Robert Bellande, best known for being a Person, was born in Long Island on Thursday, September 17, 1970. Professional poker player known for suffering bad beats as well as living an extravagant lifestyle while seemingly perpetually broke. His “broke living” motto has become a part of his persona. Bellande (French pronunciation: ​ ʒɑ̃ ʁɔbɛʁ bɛˈlɑ̃d; born September 17, 1970 in Long Island, New York) is an American professional poker player, reality TV contestant, and a nightclub owner and promoter. Bellande is an affable 44-year-old giant of a man with a twinkle in his eye and a talent for hospitality, no doubt perfected during his years as a nightclub promoter, then owner. He’s the poker ambassador here, the host, and he knows everybody. Anyway, Jean-Robert, carry on with the story “And then just I blundered again.

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Everyone’s favorite poker player-turned-Survivor, Jean-Robert Bellande isn’t , for once, broke.

In fact, when it comes to the World Poker Tour Five Diamond World Poker Classic, JRB is sitting in the chip lead with only 21 runners left.

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Well into the money, fans and haters alike have turned their attention to see if one of poker’s lovable losers can turn the tide and pull out a big victory. The tournament boasts a $1.16 million for first place prize but, according to JRB himself, the most he can hope for is just under $300k, which will be just enough to just get him out of makeup, as he’s only got 25% of himself in this one.

@sethweis: JRB how much in makeup will you have left if you win? 25% of a 1st gets me even. Hoping backer pays the heavy rhino tax— Jean-Robert Bellande (@BrokeLivingJRB) December 10, 2013

JRB must have been excited about his chip lead too because rather than sleeping he was retweeting some gems, soaked in sarcasm, into the wee hours of the morning Las Vegas time.

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@DennisWellsLV: JRB my boss gave me 20-1 you wouldnt win. Ur over due and so am I. GL JRBSounds like your boss is a savvy gambler— Jean-Robert Bellande (@BrokeLivingJRB) December 10, 2013

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@PokerSNCO Don’t blow up! Stay steady, pick ur spots! Positive thoughts! Gl and take it down!Brilliant thoughts. Pls be my rail guru.— Jean-Robert Bellande (@BrokeLivingJRB) December 10, 2013
@Hom53y how did u get into poker?I have the skill (i think) but not the fundsClearly you got skills. Now get$ and come to Iveys room— Jean-Robert Bellande (@BrokeLivingJRB) December 10, 2013

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Will JRB make the televised Final Table? Play resumes at 12:00pm PST with Live Updates available from the World Poker Tour Live Update website.