Kelly Lucas

Kelly Lucas is an American poker player born on March 29th, 1987. She currently resides in Tucson, Arizona, has total live earnings of $1,554,736. Her best live cash was $262,912, achieved during a career highlight on February 5th, 2015, in Hollywood, United States. She secured a 3rd place finish in the $3,500 No Limit Hold’em – WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Championship #16 at the 2015 World Poker Tour – WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open, earning the aforementioned amount.

Kelly Lucas: Early Life

Kelly had a dynamic upbringing that began with her family’s move to Phoenix, Arizona when she was eight years old. From an early age, she developed a keen interest in sports like basketball, volleyball, and softball, alongside pursuits such as running and water skiing.

Since graduating from high school, Lucas enrolled at the University of Arizona, initially studying molecular biology and cell biology. However, her academic journey took a turn when she decided to pursue law, inspired by her growing interest in medical practice.

Despite the challenges of balancing her studies, Lucas earned a bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona. Throughout her academic and professional endeavors, she maintained a steadfast passion for poker, a game she has embraced since her youth.

Kelly resides in Arizona with her partner, Landen Lucas, a professional basketball player, and their young son, Izaia. The couple actively participates in WSOP Circuit events and WPT tournaments, continuing to share their love for competitive poker.

Kelly Lucas: Poker Achievements

She debuted on September 11th, 2011, at the 6th Annual Arizona Ladies’ State Poker Championship in Scottsdale, United States, entering the No Limit Hold’em – Arizona Ladies’ State Poker Championship (entry restricted). She finished impressively in 5th place, winning $3,906.

Two years later, on August 9th, 2013, also in Scottsdale, she competed in the $1,080 No Limit Hold’em event at the 9th Annual Arizona State Poker Championship, securing 2nd place with $151,983 in winnings.

On December 9th, 2017, in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens), she participated in the WSOPC $1,675 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event (Event #10) at the WSOP Circuit – WSOPC Bicycle Casino, finishing 3rd and winning $95,880.

Continuing her success, on October 19th, 2018, in Jacksonville, she entered the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em – WPT Bestbet Bounty Scramble Main Event at the World Poker Tour – WPT Bestbet Bounty Scramble, finishing 3rd again and earning $146,973.

Most recently, on June 14th, 2024, in Las Vegas, she participated in the WSOP $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Monster Stack (Bracelet Event #38) at the 55th World Series of Poker – WSOP 2024, finishing 163rd and taking home $7,987.

Kelly Lucas’ Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Kelly debuted in HCL Episode 712 on June 20th, 2024. She participated in a $10/20/40 +$40BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Carly Gloge, Jamie Vela, and others. She ended the night up $17,380.