Joseph “Joe” Tehan

Joseph Tehan is an American professional poker player based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on September 15th, 1980, in Utica, New York. Tehan has accumulated earnings exceeding $4.5 million from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $1.03 million. He has also appeared on Bally Live Poker.

Joseph Tehan: Early Life

Tehan went to State University of New York at Geneseo and studied economics. He was born in Utica, NY with a family who loved playing cards. While at college, he learned to play poker with his friends. Moreover, he moved to Las Vegas with $6,000 in his pocket and kept playing stakes in limit poker.

Joseph Tehan Poker Journey on Bally Live Poker

Tehan debuted in BLP Episode 5, on July 6th, 2023. He participated in a $100/100 + $100BBANo Limit Hold ’em with Curtis Meeks, Pennzoil Don, Johan Guilbert, and others. Tehan ended the night up $116,600.

He returned to the tables on January 10th, 2024 for BLP Episode 33. Tehan participated in another $100/100 + $100BBA No Limit Hold ’em game with Chris Brewer, Johan Guilbert, Iris Liu, and others. He lost $2,100.

Joseph Tehan: Live Tournament Participation

Joseph Tehan has accumulated earnings exceeding $4.5 million, with his highest live cash amounting to $1.03 million. His first live cash occurred in April 2005 at the Third Annual Five-Star World Poker Classic, Las Vegas. He claimed 22nd position in a $1,500 + 70 No Limit Hold ’em event, departing with $4,065.

His most notable accomplishment arose in June 2006 at the Mandalay Bay Poker Championship, Las Vegas. He won 1st place in a $10,000 + 200 WPT Championship Event – No Limit Hold’em, earning an impressive $1,033,440.

In May 2024, his most recent live tournament involvement unfolded at East Coast Championships, Verona. He secured 23rd position in a $460 Limit No Limit Hold’em, claiming a prize of $1,470.