Ron Stanley

Ron Stanley is a professional American poker player who resides in New Albany, Ohio. He is originally from South Carolina, that’s how he got the nickname “The Carolina Express.” He has over $1.6 million in live tournament earnings. His highest live cash of $212,000 came from finishing 4th at the 28th WSOP in May 1997. Stanley earned his first bracelet at the 22nd WSOP in April 1991.

Ron Stanley: Live Tournament Participation

Ron Stanley recorded his first live cash in August 1989. He won 1st place in the $300 1/2 Lowball, 1/2 Hold’em event at the 5th Annual Diamond Jim Brady in Los Angeles. Consequently, he earned $56,680.

Following this success, Stanley placed 1st in the $2,500 Limit Hold’em event at the 22nd World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas in April 1991. As a result, he won $203,000 and received a WSOP bracelet.

Subsequently, at the Hall of Fame Poker Classic in Las Vegas in November 1992, Stanley finished 1st in the $1,500 + $60 No Limit Hold’em event. His prize amounted to $83,400.

In April 1997, Stanley took 3rd place in the $2,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 28th WSOP in Las Vegas. Consequently, he cashed $67,450.

Continuing his impressive performance, Stanley earned 4th place in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship at the 28th WSOP in Las Vegas in May 1997. He received $212,000.

Moving forward, in June 2006, Stanley achieved 7th place in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event at the 37th WSOP in Las Vegas. He took home $107,614.

Most recently, he participated in the Wynn Casino Recurring Tournaments in Las Vegas in July 2016, Stanley placed 6th in the $125 + $15 No Limit Hold’em event. As a result, he earned $416.