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A. J. Benza Bio: Real Name and High Stakes Poker He/Him
A. J. Benza → Alfred Joseph Benza
A. J. Benza's real name is Alfred Joseph Benza.
- Known as
- A. J. Benza
- Real name
- Alfred Joseph Benza
- Also known as
- none on record
- Country
- USA
- Category
- Poker Players
A. J. Benza (born June 2, 1962) is an American gossip columnist and TV host from Brooklyn, New York. He co-hosted the first five seasons of High Stakes Poker on GSN with Gabe Kaplan and came back for the PokerGO revival in 2020.
Facts checked Oct 26, 2026.
Who A. J. Benza Is
A. J. Benza (born June 2, 1962) is an American gossip columnist and TV host from Brooklyn, New York. He co-hosted the first five seasons of High Stakes Poker on GSN with Gabe Kaplan and came back for the PokerGO revival in 2020. He grew up on Long Island, became a New York Daily News gossip columnist and later hosted E!'s Mysteries & Scandals (Los Angeles Times). The Library of Congress name record lists his fuller name as Alfred Joseph and his birth as June 2, 1962, in Brooklyn (Library of Congress).
Things You Might Not Know
- PokerGO paired him with Kaplan again in 2020, the first time since season 5. (Card Player)
- He was born in Brooklyn. (Library of Congress)
About High Stakes Poker
High Stakes Poker is a no-limit hold'em cash game TV show. It ran on GSN from 2006 to 2011 and was revived on PokerGO on Dec. 16, 2020. Early seasons were hosted by A. J. Benza and Gabe Kaplan (Wikipedia: High Stakes Poker).
FAQ
What is A. J. Benza's real name?
A. J. Benza's real name is Alfred Joseph Benza.
Who co-hosted High Stakes Poker with A. J. Benza?
Gabe Kaplan.
Is A. J. Benza connected to High Stakes Poker?
Yes. He co-hosted the first five seasons of High Stakes Poker on GSN with Gabe Kaplan and came back for the PokerGO revival in 2020.