Gary Berland
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Gary "Bones" Berland was an American
professional poker
player who won five World Series of Poker bracelet
s.
. He moved to Las Vegas with his family in 1968 and attended UNLV. He left college after two years to become a full time professional poker player. He also worked as a poker dealer during his early years as a poker player to supplement his income and help build his bankroll.
in the 1977 World Series of Poker
(WSOP) $10,000 no limit
Texas hold'em main event, but did not cash because the tournament had a winner-takes-all format until 1978
. Later he won WSOP twice in 1978. $500 Seven Card Stud and the $1,000 Seven Card Razz awards landed on his shelves. His total winning for these events grew more than $36,000. He also finished third in the 1986
main event. His total live tournament winnings exceeded $300,000. His 11 cashes at the World Series of Poker total 220,390.
According to Brunson, he died shortly after the 1986 World Series of Poker
of a rare blood disorder.
United States
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professional poker
Poker
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player who won five World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
s.
Early Life
Berland was born and raised in Gardena, CaliforniaGardena, California
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. He moved to Las Vegas with his family in 1968 and attended UNLV. He left college after two years to become a full time professional poker player. He also worked as a poker dealer during his early years as a poker player to supplement his income and help build his bankroll.
Poker Career
Berland finished runner-up to Doyle BrunsonDoyle Brunson
Doyle F. Brunson is an American professional poker player who has played professionally for over 50 years. He is the first two-time World Series of Poker main event champion to win consecutively, a Poker Hall of Fame inductee, and the author of several books on poker.Brunson is the first player to...
in the 1977 World Series of Poker
1977 World Series of Poker
The 1977 World Series of Poker was held at Binion's Horseshoe.-Preliminary events:-Final table:...
(WSOP) $10,000 no limit
Betting (poker)
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Texas hold'em main event, but did not cash because the tournament had a winner-takes-all format until 1978
1978 World Series of Poker
The 1978 World Series of Poker was held in May 1978 at Binion's Horseshoe. and was the first WSOP that wasn't a winner-take-all prize.Instead the tournament had a progressive prize structure, as follows 50% for the Winner then 20% for second, 15% for third, 10% for fourth and 5% for fifth...
. Later he won WSOP twice in 1978. $500 Seven Card Stud and the $1,000 Seven Card Razz awards landed on his shelves. His total winning for these events grew more than $36,000. He also finished third in the 1986
1986 World Series of Poker
-Preliminary events:-Main Event:There were 141 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.-Final table:-Other High Finishes:NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry....
main event. His total live tournament winnings exceeded $300,000. His 11 cashes at the World Series of Poker total 220,390.
According to Brunson, he died shortly after the 1986 World Series of Poker
1986 World Series of Poker
-Preliminary events:-Main Event:There were 141 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.-Final table:-Other High Finishes:NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry....
of a rare blood disorder.
World Series Of Poker Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | $500 Seven-Card Razz | $8,300 |
| 1978 | $1,000 Seven-Card Razz | $19,200 |
| 1978 | $500 Seven-Card Stud | $17,100 |
| 1979 | $500 Seven-Card Stud | $24,000 |
| 1979 | $1,000 Seven-Card Stud Hi/Lo | $20,400 |