Tristan Wade
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Tristan Wade is an American professional poker
player from Boynton Beach, Florida
. He won his first World Series of Poker bracelet
at the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe
. In addition to a bracelet, 2011 saw Wade earn his first 3 World Series of Poker
(WSOP) final tables, with two at the summer 2011 World Series of Poker
before his fall bracelet in Europe. Wade is also an instructor at Deepstacks University. Wade is an alumnus of University of Central Florida
where he earned a bachelor of science
degree in psychology
. WSOP.com lists him as a resident of Boynton Beach, Florida
, while Hendon mob claims he is from Orlando, Florida
. Wade made his first trip to Europe at the age of 26 in 2011 because of Black Friday
, which has limited his play in the United States.
No-Limit Hold'em Event 3 for a prize of $23,735.
His biggest win at PokerStars
was the February 10, 2009 1156-person $150 + $12 Nightly Hundred Grand No-limit Hold'em tournament for a prize of $31,732. His largest win at Full Tilt Poker
was the March 8, 2008 341-person $300 + $22 $90,000 Guarantee No-limit Hold'em tournament for a prize of $24,347. His largest online prizes have been $47,500 for 3rd in the February 28, 2010 998-person $500 + $30 PokerStars Sunday 500 No-limit Hold'em event and $46,115 for 3rd in the July 27, 2009 401-person $1,000 + $60 Full Tilt Poker $1K Monday event.
He has a total of fourteen WSOP in the money finishes (2011
-2, 2011 E
-2, 2010
-4, 2009
-1, 2008
-3, and 2007
-1). His first WSOP final table was a 7th place finish in the 3,157-person $1,500 June 11 – 13, 2011 World Series of Poker
No-Limit Hold'em Event 18 for a prize of $94,700. His first WSOP bracelet was in the 258-player €3,200 October 11 – 13, 2011 No-Limit Shootout Event 4 at the 2011 WSOP Europe for a prize of €182,048. His other final table finish was a 4th place finish in the 474-player $10,000 June 27 – 30, 2011 No-Limit / Six Handed Championship Event 46 at the 2011 WSOP for a prize of $292,866.
Poker
Poker is a family of card games that share betting rules and usually hand rankings. Poker games differ in how the cards are dealt, how hands may be formed, whether the high or low hand wins the pot in a showdown , limits on bet sizes, and how many rounds of betting are allowed.In most modern poker...
player from Boynton Beach, Florida
Boynton Beach, Florida
Boynton Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,389 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the city had a population of 66,714 according to the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research...
. He won his first 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". ...
at the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe
2011 World Series of Poker Europe
The fifth World Series of Poker Europe takes place from October 7, 2011 to October 20, 2011. There are seven bracelet events, culminating in the €10,400 WSOPE Championship No-Limit Hold'em event. Events will be held at the Majestic Barrière Cannes and the Le Croisette Casino Barrière in Cannes,...
. In addition to a bracelet, 2011 saw Wade earn his first 3 World Series of Poker
World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
(WSOP) final tables, with two at the summer 2011 World Series of Poker
2011 World Series of Poker
The 2011 World Series of Poker was the 42nd annual World Series of Poker . The WSOP is the most prestigious poker tournament in the world with the winner of the Main Event considered to be the World Champion. It was held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada between May...
before his fall bracelet in Europe. Wade is also an instructor at Deepstacks University. Wade is an alumnus of University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
where he earned a bachelor of science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
. WSOP.com lists him as a resident of Boynton Beach, Florida
Boynton Beach, Florida
Boynton Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,389 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the city had a population of 66,714 according to the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research...
, while Hendon mob claims he is from Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. Wade made his first trip to Europe at the age of 26 in 2011 because of Black Friday
United States v. Scheinberg
United States v. Scheinberg, 10 Cr. 336 , is a United States federal criminal case against the founders of the three largest online poker companies, PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and Cereus , and a handful of their associates, which alleges that the defendants violated the Unlawful Internet Gambling...
, which has limited his play in the United States.
Career
His first professional live game in the money finish was a 25th place finish in the 2,998-person $1,500 June 2 – 4, 2007 World Series of Poker2007 World Series of Poker
The 2007 World Series of Poker began on June 1, 2007. The $10,000 no-limit Texas hold 'em Main Event began on July 6 and was completed on the morning of July 18...
No-Limit Hold'em Event 3 for a prize of $23,735.
His biggest win at PokerStars
PokerStars
PokerStars is the largest online poker cardroom in the world. PokerStars' satellite tournaments produced the 2003 World Series of Poker champion, Chris Moneymaker. 1983 champion Tom McEvoy, 2005 champion Joe Hachem, 2009 champion Joe Cada and 2010 champion Jonathan Duhamel and others also represent...
was the February 10, 2009 1156-person $150 + $12 Nightly Hundred Grand No-limit Hold'em tournament for a prize of $31,732. His largest win at Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker is an online poker card room that opened in June 2004 with the involvement of poker professionals Howard Lederer, Phil Ivey, Andy Bloch, Mike Matusow, Jennifer Harman and Chris Ferguson...
was the March 8, 2008 341-person $300 + $22 $90,000 Guarantee No-limit Hold'em tournament for a prize of $24,347. His largest online prizes have been $47,500 for 3rd in the February 28, 2010 998-person $500 + $30 PokerStars Sunday 500 No-limit Hold'em event and $46,115 for 3rd in the July 27, 2009 401-person $1,000 + $60 Full Tilt Poker $1K Monday event.
World Series of Poker
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 WSOPE 2011 World Series of Poker Europe The fifth World Series of Poker Europe takes place from October 7, 2011 to October 20, 2011. There are seven bracelet events, culminating in the €10,400 WSOPE Championship No-Limit Hold'em event. Events will be held at the Majestic Barrière Cannes and the Le Croisette Casino Barrière in Cannes,... |
€3,200 buy-in No Limit hold 'em Texas hold 'em Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker. The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealer—a series of three then two additional single cards , with... Shootout |
€182,048 |
He has a total of fourteen WSOP in the money finishes (2011
2011 World Series of Poker
The 2011 World Series of Poker was the 42nd annual World Series of Poker . The WSOP is the most prestigious poker tournament in the world with the winner of the Main Event considered to be the World Champion. It was held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada between May...
-2, 2011 E
2011 World Series of Poker Europe
The fifth World Series of Poker Europe takes place from October 7, 2011 to October 20, 2011. There are seven bracelet events, culminating in the €10,400 WSOPE Championship No-Limit Hold'em event. Events will be held at the Majestic Barrière Cannes and the Le Croisette Casino Barrière in Cannes,...
-2, 2010
2010 World Series of Poker
The 2010 World Series of Poker was the 41st annual World Series of Poker , held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ran from May 28 to July 17. There were 57 bracelet events, culminating in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship that began on July 5...
-4, 2009
2009 World Series of Poker
The 2009 World Series of Poker was the 40th annual World Series of Poker . It was held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ran from May 27 to July 15. There were 57 bracelet events, culminating in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event...
-1, 2008
2008 World Series of Poker
The 2008 World Series of Poker was the 39th annual World Series of Poker . Held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, the series began on May 30, 2008, and featured 55 poker championships in several variants. All events but the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas hold...
-3, and 2007
2007 World Series of Poker
The 2007 World Series of Poker began on June 1, 2007. The $10,000 no-limit Texas hold 'em Main Event began on July 6 and was completed on the morning of July 18...
-1). His first WSOP final table was a 7th place finish in the 3,157-person $1,500 June 11 – 13, 2011 World Series of Poker
2011 World Series of Poker
The 2011 World Series of Poker was the 42nd annual World Series of Poker . The WSOP is the most prestigious poker tournament in the world with the winner of the Main Event considered to be the World Champion. It was held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada between May...
No-Limit Hold'em Event 18 for a prize of $94,700. His first WSOP bracelet was in the 258-player €3,200 October 11 – 13, 2011 No-Limit Shootout Event 4 at the 2011 WSOP Europe for a prize of €182,048. His other final table finish was a 4th place finish in the 474-player $10,000 June 27 – 30, 2011 No-Limit / Six Handed Championship Event 46 at the 2011 WSOP for a prize of $292,866.
External links
- Wade at Hendonmob.com
- Wade at Bluff MagazineBluff MagazineBluff Magazine is an American magazine specializing in the game of poker. Separate editions are also published for Europe, Latin America, South Africa and Australasia....
- Wade at Card PlayerCard PlayerCard Player magazine is an industry publication and web portal specializing in poker media, poker strategy and poker tournament coverage. The magazine was founded in 1988 by June Field. In 1998 it was bought by Barry Shulman, who is the current publisher and CEO...
- Wade at WSOP.com
- personal blog