Name | Michael "Shoes" Gambony |
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Nationality | American |
Age | 73 |
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Michael Gambony was an American professional poker player from Scottsdale, Arizona, born on October 12, 1951. With over $386.1K in live tournament earnings and his best live cash of $24,375 came when he finished in 7th place at the Bellagio Cup V in July 2009. He passed away on June 17, 2021.
Michael Gambony’s first recorded live cash occurred in June 1997 during the Masters Of Poker Championship V in Gardena. He finished in 7th place in a $100 + 10 Omaha Hi/Lo, cashing $375.
In July 2000, Michael played in a $100 + 25 Limit Hold’em at the Orleans Open in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place and won $14,340.
Following his career, he finished 7th place at the 34th WSOP in April 2003, earning $9,760.
During the Spring Poker Round-Up in Pendleton in March 2005, he finished in 2nd place. Michael took part in a $200 + 10 No Limit Hold’em and earned a cash prize of $19,935.
Later in November of that year, he participated in a $500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em during the Ultimate Poker Challenge in Las Vegas. Michael clinched victory and won $12,050.
Moreover, in July 2009, Michael entered in a $1,500 + 90 No Limit Hold’em at the Bellagio Cup V in Las Vegas. He finished in 7th place and secured his biggest live cash of $24,375.
Most recently, in April 2021, he competed in a $200 No Limit Hold’em – Saturday during the Talking Stick Resort Recurring Tournaments in Scottsdale. Michael placed 9th and cashed $1,657.