Stu Ungar's Profile

Full Name: Stuart Errol Ungar
Date of Birth: September 8th, 1953

Stu Ungar was considered to have the greatest poker mind in history. Stuey was the only player to win the WSOP main event three times (Johnny Moss has three bracelets, but won one on a peer-vote). It is believed Stu had a photographic memory and it is unquestionable the he was a genius. With all his gifts though, Stu had problems with gambling and, in particular, drugs, which led to his death on November 22, 1998. Stuey was also probably the best gin rummy player ever to live. A movie of Stu Ungar's life, "High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story" came out in 2003.

Tournament Name	Place	Prize	Date	Casino
WSOP NLH Main Event	1^st	$1,000,000	May 12, 1997	Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event	9^th	$25,050	May 14, 1990	Binion's
WSOP $5K 7-Card Stud	1^st	$110,000	Apr 28, 1983	Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event	1^st	$375,000	May 11, 1981	Binion's
WSOP $10K 2-7 Draw	1^st	$95,000	Apr 29, 1981	Binion's
WSOP NLH Main Event	1^st	$365,000	May 12, 1980	Binion's