Noli Francisco

Noli Francisco was a Filipino-American poker player, architect, and real estate entrepreneur born on November 13th, 1941, in Manila, Philippines. He moved to New Jersey and made a significant mark in the poker world with over $1.3 million in live tournament earnings. His most notable achievement came in September 2003 when he won the World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open, earning a remarkable $470,000. Francisco passed away on February 23rd, 2017, due to kidney failure.

Noli Francisco: Live Tournament Participation

Noli Francisco’s first recorded live cash occurred in May 1982 at the 13th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 7th place in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $4,920.

In December 1988, Noli played in a $1,500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em during the Hall of Fame Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place and won $118,800.

At the 24th WSOP in April 1993, he earned a cash prize of $86,500. Noli participated in a $2,500 No Limit Hold’em and finished in 2nd place.

During the Hall of Fame Poker Classic in Las Vegas in December 1995, he clinched victory. Noli took part in a $1,500 + 60 No Limit Hold’em and won a cash prize of $112,800.

He won his biggest live cash of $470,000 at the World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City in September 2003. Noli joined in a $5,000 + 150 No Limit Hold’em Championship Final Table Event #4 and clinched another victory.

Noli entered in a $5,000 + 150 Pot Limit Omaha at the WPT Championship in Las Vegas in April 2004. He finished in 2nd place and cashed $80,316.

Most recently, in July 2017, he competed in a No Limit Hold’em during the New England Poker Classic in Mashantucket. Noli reached the final table by placing 2nd and took home $15,300.