 Complete the following phrase:  Simon was a regular poker player, and Texas hold em in particular. He was introduced to the game as a child through weekly family poker games and casino trips with his grandfather. Simon did not consider himself a serious player until a game at writer David Steinbergs house with several scholarly players, which encouraged him to study the game and enter numerous tournaments, although he decided not to become professional. He competed at the World Series of Poker WSOP each year between 2007 and 2011, finishing in the money in six events. In 2007, at the 6,358-player 10,000 No-Limit Texas Holdem Main Event, he finished 329th with 39,445. He also finished 16th winning 35,493 at the 1,000 1,048-player No-Limit Holdem wRe-Buys in 2007, 41st winning 10,708 at the 1,000 706-player No-Limit Holdem wReBuys in 