Berry Johnston
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| Berry Johnston | |
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 Berry Johnston at the 2007 World Series of Poker. |
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| Nickname(s) | Numbers |
| Hometown | Bethany, Oklahoma |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 5 |
| Money finishes | 53 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
1st, 1986 |
Berry Johnston (born c. 1935 [1]) is an American professional poker player.
Johnston won the 1986 World Series of Poker main event, and placed 3rd and 5th in the 1982 and 1990 World Series, respectively. He has made at least 26 final tables at the WSOP and has finished in the money at least 52 times. He has also cashed 10 times in the WSOP Main Event, more than any other player. [2]
He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2004.
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,900,000. [3]
[edit] World Series of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
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| 1983 | $2,500 Match Play | $40,000 |
| 1986 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $570,000 |
| 1990 | $2,500 Limit Hold'em | $254,000 |
| 1995 | $1,500 Limit Omaha | $91,200 |
| 2001 | $1,500 Razz | $83,810 |
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