John Lukas

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

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

He won his first bracelet 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 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. He also cashed in this event in the 2008 World Series of Poker.

As of 2009, Lukas's 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
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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.
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