Chuck Thompson

Chuck Thompson is an American professional poker player from Santa Cruz, California, with over $865K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $176,145 came when he finished in 3rd place at the 36th WSOP in June 2005.

Chuck Thompson: Live Tournament Participation

Chuck Thompson recorded his first live cash in May 1984, he placed fifth in the $1,000 Limit Ace to Five Draw event at the 15th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, earning $5,450.

Then, in June 2005, Thompson finished third in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 36th WSOP in Las Vegas, earning $176,145.

Moving forward, in May 1995, Thompson achieved two significant results at the 26th WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished sixth in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship in May 19th, which awarded him $86,500. Additionally, he placed fourth in the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em event in May 14th, receiving $40,463.

Furthermore, in July 2006, Thompson competed in the $2,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 37th WSOP in Las Vegas, where he finished 14th and took home $45,404.

In May 2007, he added another win to his record by taking first place in the $300 + $30 No Limit Hold’em event at the Scotty Nguyen Poker Challenge in Tulsa, securing $34,449.

During his most recent live cash in July 2019, Thompson participated in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the 50th WSOP in Las Vegas. Although he finished 937th, he still received $17,135.