Leon “Pkrboss1” Wheeler

Leon Wheeler, also known as “Pkrboss1,” is an American professional poker player and Resorts World Poker Director, in Resorts World Las Vegas. With an impressive live tournament earnings record, exceeding $49K, his highest single cash prize stands at $24K. He has also appeared on Bally Live Poker.

Aside from his poker endeavors, he’s been in the casino industry for 30 years where he managed several positions throughout his career.

Leon Wheeler: Early Life

Wheeler was originally from Oklahoma but his family moved to Las Vegas when he was in High School. During his younger years, he met his friend at Bingo Palace Arcade. His friend’s stepfather taught him how to play poker and hooked with it.

Wheeler started working as a dealer at Gold Coast Las Vegas in 1991 where he managed limit hold’em games until 1996. Moreover, he worked at Orleans Hotel and Casino for 13 years in 4 different positions. His last position was Orleans Open Tournament Director from 2006 to 2009.

Leon Wheeler’s Poker Journey on Bally Live Poker

Wheeler debuted in BLP Episode 40 on February 10th, 2024. He participated in a $5/10 + $10BBA No Limit Hold ’em game with Hesham Elkhouly, Tim Fiorvanti, Terrance Reid, and others. He ended the night up $1,210.

Leon Wheeler: Live Tournament Participation

Leon Wheeler has accumulated earnings exceeding $49K, with his highest live cash amounting to $24K. His first recorded live cash occurred in March 1998 at the 1998 Four Queens Poker Classic, in Las Vegas. He claimed 6th position in a $500 + $40 Dealers World Championship –  Limit Hold ’em event, departing with $1,370.

His most notable accomplishment arose in April 2002 at the 33rd World Series of Poker 2002, Las Vegas. He secured 2nd spot in a $500 Casino Employees Limit Hold’em, claiming an impressive $24,280.

In February 2024, his most recent live tournament involvement unfolded at Venetian DeepStack Showdown, Las Vegas. He secured 25th position in a $300 No Limit Hold’em Event, claiming a prize of $1,120.

Conclusion

Leon Wheeler is an experienced poker player and Resorts World Poker Director in Las Vegas. Originally from Oklahoma, he moved to Las Vegas in high school and learned poker as a teenager. Wheeler has over 30 years in the poker industry, including notable tournament earnings and appearances on Bally Live Poker.