John Lukas

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

John Lukas
Residence	Las 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.^[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.^[5]

As of 2023, Lukas's tournament earnings exceed $320,000.^[6]

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. "39th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2008, Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
6. "John Lukas' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 18, 2023.

External links

• Hendon Mob profile
• WSOP profile