Rusty Bagaygay

Rusty Bagaygay is an American professional poker player from Cerritos, California, with over $477k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $43,440 came when he won at the Holiday Bonus Tournament in December 1997.

Rusty Bagaygay: Live Tournament Participation

Rusty Bagaygay’s first recorded live cash occurred in February 1993 at the L.A. Poker Classic. He finished in 4th place in a $500 + 30 Hold’em Shootout, cashing $5,375.

Later in April 1993, Rusty entered in a $2,500 No Limit Hold’em at the 24th WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished in 3rd place and earned $43,250.

In the following years, he clinched victory at the Holiday Bonus Tournament in December 1997. He won his biggest live cash of $43,440 in a $300 Limit Hold’em event.

In June 2000, Rusty played in a $500 + 40 Pot Limit Hold’em during the California State Poker Championship. He finished in 1st place and won $29,970.

Then, in August 2000, he also placed 1st in the Legends of Poker, adding $31,000 to his winnings in a $500 + 40 No Limit Hold’em event.

His winning streak continued when he won $36,400 at the L.A. Poker Classic in a $1,000 + $60 Pot Limit Hold’em event in February 2001.

In April 2013, Rusty competed in a $100 + 25 Omaha Hi/Lo during the Winnin’ o’ The Green in Bell Gardens. He ended up in 11th place, earning $390.