Denny Axel

Denny Axel is an American poker player and former owner of CardPlayer magazine, from Las Vegas, Nevada, with over $374K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $61,888 came when he finished in 4th place at the 47th WSOP in June 2016.

Denny Axel: Live Tournament Participation

Denny Axel recorded his first live cash in July 1990 when he competed in the $200 + $30 Limit Omaha event at the Gold Coast Open in Las Vegas, finishing 8th and earning $472.

Subsequently, in May 1991, Axel participated in the $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi/Lo at the 22nd World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. He placed 4th and earned $19,403.

Building on this success, Axel achieved a significant result in May 1995 when he placed 3rd in the $5,000 Chinese Poker event at the 26th WSOP, securing $37,500.

Continuing his strong performance, Axel competed in the $1,500 Seven Card Razz event at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas in June 2007. He finished 5th and earned $24,204.

Years after, in June 2016, Axel further showcased his skills by participating in the $2,500 Mixed Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better event at the 47th WSOP. He finished 4th and received $61,888.

Additionally, in May 2018, he played in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Event #4 at the 49th WSOP. Axel finished 8th and earned $21,977.

Most recently, in August 2024, Axel entered the $150 Limit Omaha 8 or Better/Stud 8 or Better at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He finished 6th and received $150.