Nenad Medic

Nenad Medic, known as “Serb,” is a Serbian-Canadian professional poker player from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Born on December 21st, 1982, in Apatin, Serbia, Medic has earned nearly $5 million in live tournament winnings and holds one WSOP bracelet. His largest cash prize, totaling $1,717,194, was secured when he won the 2006 World Poker Finals in Mashantucket, earning the WPT Championship title. Additionally, he is a former sponsored pro of the now-defunct Full Tilt Poker.

Nenad Medic: Early Life

Nenad Medic was born on December 21st, 1982, in Apatin, Serbia. When he was five, his family moved to Niagara Falls, Canada, to join relatives, and he later became a Canadian citizen. Growing up, Nenad looked up to his older brothers and took up basketball. He dreams of becoming a professional player, inspired by the New Orleans Hornets.

While playing college basketball at the University of Waterloo, Nenad’s teammates introduced him to poker. This new interest shifted his focus, as he found that the competitive spirit he had developed in basketball translated well to the poker table, leading him to explore a career in poker.

Nenad Medic: Live Tournament Participation

Nenad Medic recorded his first live cash in January 2005. He participated in a $7,800 + 200 WPT Main Event No Limit Hold’em even. It took place at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in Paradise Island. Medic finished sixth, earning $112,500.

A year later, in January 2006, he competed in a A$10,000 + 500 No Limit Hold’em Aussie Millions Main Event. It happened at the Crown Australian/Aussie Millions Poker Championships in Melbourne. Medic placed third, taking home $275,718.

Medic achieved his best live score in November 2006. He played in a $9,700 + 300 WPT Championship Event No Limit Hold’em at the 2006 World Poker Finals in Mashantucket. Medic clinched first place and won $1,717,194.

In November 2007, he again made a deep run, finishing third in a $9,700 + 300 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event at the 2007 World Poker Finals, which netted him $486,367

He secured his first WSOP bracelet in a $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Hold’em event. It occurred at the 39th WSOP in Las Vegas, in May 2008. Medic took first place and won $794,112.

Later, in October 2008, he took part in a $15,000 + 400 WPT Championship. It happened at the 6th Annual Festa Al Lago Classic in Las Vegas. Nenad finished fourth, bringing in $373,010.

In a recent appearance in July 2024, Medic entered a $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha 6-Handed Bracelet Event at the 55th WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished in 20th place, earning $12,126.

Conclusion

Nenad Medic has carved out an impressive legacy with nearly $5 million in live tournament earnings, including a prestigious WSOP bracelet and a WPT Championship title. His journey from aspiring basketball player to poker pro shows his competitive spirit and talent, earning him respect in the poker community.