Stuart Pfeifer

Stuart Pfeifer is a Pulitzer Prize-winning former veteran newspaper journalist, and a writer. He is also the Co-founder and Managing Partner of LAG Strategy Public Relations. 

In his poker journey, he has over $204.3K in career tournament earnings and 1 WSOP Circuit ring to his name. He earned his highest live cash of $55.1K after winning the $365 No Limit Hold’em at the WSOP Circuit. It was held in Bicycle Casino in December 2015, in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens). Pfeifer has also appeared on Hustler Casino Live.

Stuart Pfeifer: Early Life

Stuart Pfeifer is an accomplished writer, strategic thinker, and zealous advocate for his clients. Previously he was a newspaper journalist and worked as a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times for 15 years. He was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting team, before transitioning into strategic communications in 2016.

Pfeifer worked at a national public relations firm, where he assisted clients in developing and implementing communications plans for crisis communications, civil litigation, regulatory enforcement, criminal prosecutions, reputation management, labor disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcies. He co-founded LAG Strategy and currently serves as its Managing Partner, managing client accounts in finance, law, gaming, sports, entertainment, and a variety of other industries. 

He provides pro bono communications consulting to families and organizations in need, including successfully lobbying a local school district to accommodate a special-needs student. Pfeifer is using his skills and media connections to raise awareness of CFC and the importance of early childhood education.

Stuart Pfeifer’s Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Stuart made his sole appearance in Episode 405 in March 2023. He took part in a $10/20/40 No Limit Hold ‘em alongside DK, DGAF, Sashimi, and others. Pfeifer did well in his debut, finishing the night up $6K.

Stuart Pfeifer’s Live Tournament Participation

Pfeifer has over $204.3K in career tournament earnings and 1 WSOP Circuit ring to his name. He earned his highest live cash of $55.1K after winning the $365 No Limit Hold’em at the WSOP Circuit in Bicycle Casino in December 2015, in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens). In June 2015, he achieved another notable success during live tournaments. He won $5.1K after finishing first in the $150 No Limit Hold’em event at Aria, World Poker Tour in Las Vegas. 

Stuart began competing in live tournaments in June 2008. At the 39th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, he competed in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event. Pfeifer finished 60th and earned $8.4K. In contrast, his most recent appearance was in September 2023. After finishing 15th in the $200 + 50 No Limit Hold’em event at The Commerce Hold’em Series in Los Angeles, he earned $1.5K. 

Conclusion

Stuart Pfeifer has demonstrated that the pursuit of one’s passions knows no bounds, and that the symbiotic relationship between the written word, entrepreneurship, and even poker can create a harmonious symphony of success. He personifies the spirit of unwavering pursuit, daring exploration, and the ability to reinvent oneself.