Buddy Lavassani

Buddy Lavassani is an American professional poker player from Burbank, California, with over $419.5K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $158,144 came when he finished in 1st place at the L.A Poker Classic in January 2008.

Buddy Lavassani: Live Tournament Participation

Buddy Lavassani’s first recorded live cash occurred in February 2002 during the L.A. Poker Classic in Los Angeles. He finished in 17th place in a $300 + 30 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $2,056.

In April 2005, Buddy played in a $500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em during the Sport of Kings in Inglewood. He clinched victory and won $32,010.

During the L.A. Poker Classic in January 2008, Buddy clinched another victory in a $300 + $35 No Limit Hold’em. He secured his biggest live cash of $158,144.

At the World Poker Tour – World Championship in Las Vegas in December 2022, he earned $36,500. Buddy participated in a $9,800 + 600 No Limit Hold’em and secured 89th place.

On July 3rd, 2023, Buddy played in a $10,000 – Bracelet Event #76 No Limit Hold’em during the 54th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 732nd place and earned for $27,500.

Most recently, in July 2024, he competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em – Big 4 Event #10 at the Legends of Poker in Los Angeles. Buddy placed 95th and took home $1,050.