Mike Krescanko

Mike Krescanko is an American professional poker player from Phoenix, Arizona, with over $547.1K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $89,220 came when he finished in 6th place at the Legends of Poker in August 2009.

Mike Krescanko: Live Tournament Participation

Mike Krescanko’s first recorded live cash occurred in August 1990 during the 6th Annual Diamond Jim Brady in Los Angeles. He finished in 7th place in a $1,500 + 50 Hold’em, cashing $4,350.

In December 1991, Mike played in a $1,500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em during the National Finals in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place and won $28,000.

At the 24th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in May 1993, he earned a cash prize of $56,700. Mike participated in a $1,500 7 Card Stud Split and secured 2nd place.

During the 40th WSOP in July 2009, he finished in 456th place. Mike took part in a $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em and earned $25,027.

Later in August of that year, he participated in a $9,800 + 200 No Limit Hold’em – Championship Event
during the Legends of Poker. Mike placed 6th and secured his biggest live cash of $89,220.

On November 3rd, 2018, Mike competed in a $500 No Limit Hold’em during Seniors Open in Scottsdale. He clinched victory and $30,000 added to his winnings.

Most recently, in June 2024, he competed in a $1,100 + 200 Big O Monster Bounty Event #46 during the Venetian DeepStack Championship Poker Series. Mike placed 36th and took home $1,632.