John Lukas

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John Lukas
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 2
Money finish(es) 5
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

John Lukas is an American poker player[1] who has won two bracelets at the World Series of Poker.

He won his first bacelet in 1983, in the $1,000 Limit Razz event, earning $43,000. Lukas won his second bracelet in 1985, in the $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo event, earning $74,500.

Since then, he has cashed in numerous poker tournaments, as well as playing in cash games. Lukas came close to winning a third WSOP bracelet in 2005, when he finished as runner-up to Pat Poels in the $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split 8 or Better event. He also cashed in this event in the 2008 World Series of Poker.

As of 2009, Lukas' tournament earnings exceed $300,000, with $272,450 of those earnings being won at the World Series of Poker.

World Series of Poker Bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
1983 $1,000 Limit Razz $43,000
1985 $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo $74,500

References

  1. Townsend, Larry (May 19, 1985). "World Series of Poker Begins in Los Vegas". The Day (New London, CT). p. B18. Retrieved 27 June 2011. 
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