Gene Fisher

Gene Fisher is an American professional poker player from El Paso, Texas, with over $1.2 million in live tournament earnings. During his poker career, he won two bracelets at the WSOP: one at the 11th event and another at the 24th event. Remarkably, he won the same amount of $113,400 for both bracelets, and this amount is his biggest live cash to date.

Gene Fisher: Live Tournament Participation

Gene Fisher’s first recorded live cash occurred in May 1980 during the 11th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em and won his biggest live cash of $113,400.

Year later, in May 1981, Gene played in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship during the 12th WSOP. He finished in 3rd place and earned $75,000.

During the Amarillo Slim’s Superbowl Of Poker in Las Vegas in February 1987, he clinched victory. Gene took part in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em and $63,000 added to his winnings.

He returned to the Amarillo Slim’s Superbowl Of Poker to compete in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em in February 1989. Gene finished in 2nd place and earned a cash prize of $102,500.

At the 24th WSOP in May 1993, he won another $113,400. Gene joined in a $1,500 7 Card Stud Split and finished in 1st place.

Most recently, in November 2023, he competed in a $100 No Limit Hold’em – 6pm during the South Point Recurring Tournaments in Las Vegas. Gene placed 3rd and took home $1,090.