John Lukas
ResidenceLas 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 bracelet in 1983, in the $1,000 Limit Razz event, earning $43,000.[2] Lukas won his second bracelet in 1985, in the $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo event, earning $74,500.[3]

Since his victories at the WSOP, 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.[4] He also cashed in this event in the 2008 World Series of Poker.

As of 2023, Lukas's tournament earnings exceed $320,000.[5]

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 Las Vegas". The Day (New London, CT). p. B18. Retrieved June 27, 2011 – via Google News.
  2. ↑ "14th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1983, Razz". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ "16th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1985, Limit 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  4. ↑ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  5. ↑ "John Lukas' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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