Layne Flack
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 Layne Flack playing in the 2005 WSOP $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em Championship |
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| Nickname(s) | Back to Back |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 5 |
| Money finishes | 17 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
194th, 2005 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | 1 |
| Final tables | 3 |
| Money Finishes | 6 |
Layne Flack (born May 18, 1969 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is an American professional poker player, residing in Montana and Nevada.
Flack started playing cards with his grandparents, but became engrossed in the game whilst working at a casino. He would regularly go to another casino after work to play poker. Despite becoming the Night Manager in his job, he quit as he was spending too much time on poker to continue working full-time as well.
He met up with Johnny Chan who helped him improve his game and, following a big loss, encouraged Flack to ensure he had a lot of rest before a tournament. He has also been mentored by Huck Seed.
In 2004, Flack began experimenting with drugs. His friend, Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu stepped in and paid $80,000 for him to go into rehab. Flack has apparently now recovered from the experience. 1
As of 2005 he has made over $3,400,000 in live tournament winnings.
In his freetime, Flack enjoys listening to 1980's music and playing golf. He has also bowled a perfect 300 game and at one time considered becoming a professional bowler.
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[edit] World Series of Poker (WSOP)
Flack has made several noticeable finishes at the WSOP, including winning 5 bracelets.
He got the nickname "Back to Back Flack" after winning two consecutive WSOP events in 2002.
[edit] World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $3,000 Pot Limit Hold-Em | $224,400 |
| 2002 | $2,000 No Limit Hold-Em | $303,880 |
| 2002 | $1,500 No Limit Hold-Em | $268,020 |
| 2003 | $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split | $119,260 |
| 2003 | $1,500 Limit Hold-Em Shootout | $120,000 |
[edit] Other High Finishes
| Year | Tournament | Finish | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | $2,000 No Limit Hold-Em | 2nd | $133,000 |
| 2000 | $5,000 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo | 3rd | $59,400 |
| 2001 | $2,000 No Limit Hold-Em | 3rd | $81,270 |
| 2005 | $1,500 Pot Limit Hold-Em | 2nd | $185,855 |
| 2005 | $5,000 Short-Handed No Limit Hold-Em | 4th | $99,030 |
[edit] World Poker Tour (WPT)
Flack has made numerous appearances on the WPT and has captured one WPT title.
- 2002 World Poker Finals - 2nd place ($186,900)
- WPT Invitational Tournament - Winner ($125,000)
- 2004 UltimateBet.Com Poker Classic - 2nd place ($500,000)
