David Sklansky - Poker Player

Biography

David Sklansky is an American professional poker player known for his mathematical approach to the game. He is also an author; his key work is ‘The Theory of Poker’.

Background

David Sklansky was born on 22nd December 1947 and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey. He graduated from Teaneck High School in 1966 and attended the University of Pennsylvania but later dropped out before graduation. He returned to Teaneck, passed multiple Society of Actuaries exams, and worked for an actuarial firm. During this time, he learned and discovered faster ways to do some of the calculations.

David Sklansky Poker Career

David Sklansky has won three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. 1982, he won two bracelets in the $800 Mixed Doubles with Dani Kelly and the $1,000 Draw Hi. He won his third bracelet in the $1,000 Limit Omaha Hi the following year.

He has written and contributed fourteen books on poker, blackjack, and general gambling. 2004, he won the Poker By The Book invitational event on the World Poker Tour.

World Series of Poker Bracelets

David Sklansky Publications

As mentioned above, Sklansky has authored and co-authored 14 gambling and poker theory books. Most of his books are published by Two Plus Two Publishing. His book covers often feature handguns. Here’s a list of books authored and co-authored by him:

• Hold'em Poker. 1976.
• Brunson, Doyle; et al. (1979). "Seven-card stud high-low split". Super/System.
• Sklansky on Razz. 1983.
• Sklansky on Poker: Including a Special Section on Tournament Play and Sklansky on Razz.
• Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason (1997). How to Make $100,000 a Year Gambling for a Living.
• Getting the Best of It.
• Poker, Gaming, & Life. 1997.
• Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason (1999). Hold'em Poker for Advanced Players, 21st Century Edition.
• Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason; Zee, Ray (1999). Seven Card Stud for Advanced Players.
• Sklansky Talks Blackjack.
• The Theory of Poker
• Tournament Poker for Advanced Players.
• Miller, Ed; Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason (2004). Small Stakes Hold 'em: Winning Big with Expert Play.
• Sklansky, David; Miller, Ed (2006). No Limit Hold 'em: Theory and Practice.
• DUCY? Exploits, Advice, and Ideas of the Renowned Strategist.

David Sklansky's Net Worth

Till 2015, David Sklansky has made over $1,350,000 in his live tournament winnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bracelets David Sklansky has won?

David Sklansky has won three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets.

What are Sklansky bucks?

Sklansky bucks is a calculation of expected value/ theoretical wins.