Paul “Kwickfish” Wasicka

Paul Wasicka, known online as “Kwickfish,” is an American professional poker player from Dallas, Texas. He has amassed over $7.8 million in live earnings, with his largest single cash of $6,102,499 coming from the 37th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Wasicka has also won a WSOP Circuit ring at the WSOP Circuit event in Robinsonville, Tunica. 

Additionally, he was previously sponsored by the now-defunct online poker room Full Tilt Poker. He has also appeared on High Stakes Poker.

Paul Wasicka: Early Life

Born in Dallas, Texas, on February 17, 1981, Paul Wasicka was a sports enthusiast during high school. He participated in track and field, cross country, skiing, wrestling, and volleyball. His initial encounter with gambling occurred at a blackjack table in Vancouver, which was intended to be a skiing trip. 

Following this, he accompanied a friend to an underground poker tournament in Denver, where he was introduced to both the basics of poker and online poker.

Paul Wasicka: Live Tournament Participation

Wasicka first appeared in a recorded live tournament in September 2004. He finished 11th in a $300 + $30 No Limit Hold’em tournament at the Fall Poker Classic in Shakopee, earning $875.

He achieved his biggest live cash by being the runner-up in a $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship event at the 37th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in July 2006. Paul took home a prize of $6,102,499.

In March 2007, he triumphed in a $25,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the NBC National Heads-Up Championship in Las Vegas. He won $500,000.

Continuing his success, he obtained a WSOP Circuit ring at the WSOP Circuit in Robinsonville, Tunica in February 2010. He competed in a $5,000 + 150 No Limit Hold’em – Championship Event and won $139,422.

Most recently, Wasicka placed 2nd in a $400 CSOP Event #15 at the Charity Series of Poker in West Hollywood in February 2018. The amount earned was not disclosed.

Wasicka’s Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

Paul debuted in HSP Season 3 Episode 3, on January 30th, 2007. He participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game with Doyle Brunson, Shawn Sheikhan, Mike Matusow, and others. Paul ended the night down $700. 

On February 27th, 2007, in HSP Season 3 Episode 7. Wasicka engaged in another $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game. He played alongside Eli Elezra, Sam Farha, Jennifer Harman, and others. He achieved his biggest win of an impressive $101,200.

His most recent appearance was in HSP Season 3 Episode 8, on March 4th, 2007. He played with Phil Laak, Brian Townsend, Barry Greenstein, and others in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game. Wasicka lost $19,500.

Conclusion

Paul Wasicka, known online as “Kwickfish,” is a well-regarded poker player, with over $7.8 million in live tournament earnings. His notable accomplishments include a second-place finish at the 37th World Series of Poker, where he won $6,102,499, and securing a WSOP Circuit ring.

Additionally, Wasicka has made appearances on High Stakes Poker. His career, which started from a gambling interest during a skiing trip, features impressive results in live events.