Thomas Keller

Thomas “Thunder” Keller is an American professional poker player and the Director of Ecommerce at Oats Overnight from Phoenix, Arizona, with over $1.4 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $382,020 came when he won his first bracelet at the 35th WSOP in May 2004.

In addition, he graduated from Stanford University with a degree in economics in 2002. He has a brother, Shawn ‘Lightning’ Keller, who is a poker player.

Thomas “Thunder” Keller: Live Tournament Participation

Thomas Keller’s first recorded live cash occurred in June 2003 during the California State Poker Championship. He finished in 3rd place in a $300 + 30 Limit Hold’em, cashing $36,395.

In December 2003, Thomas played in a $2,500 + 100 No Limit Hold’em at the Bellagio Five-Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place and won $281,525.

At the 35th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in May 2004, he won his biggest live cash of $382,020. He participated in a $5,000 No Limit Hold’em and clinched another victory.

Continuing his career, he competed in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship at the 39th WSOP in July 2008. Thomas finished in 61st place and took home $115,800.

On June 6th, 2009, Thomas participated in a $5,000 No Limit Hold’em at the 40th WSOP. He finished in 3rd place and earned a substantial prize of $280,851.

Moreover, in June 2014, Thomas entered in a $2,500 Omaha/7 Card Stud Hi/Lo Event #25 at the 45th WSOP. He reached the final table by placing 2nd and earned $165,177.

Most recently, in July 2017, he competed in a $160 No Limit Hold’em – Catapult Event #1 at the Ante Up Poker Tour – World Championship in Lincoln. Thomas placed 115th and cashed $350.