Tom Pniak

Tom Pniak is an American poker player from Chicago, Illinois, with over $1 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $124,835 came when he finished in 70th place at the 36th WSOP in July 2005.

Tom Pniak: Live Tournament Participation

Tom Pniak began his poker career in May 1991 at the 22nd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He entered a $1,500 Limit Hold’em event and finished in 18th place, earning $5,124.

In July 2005, he participated in the $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship Event at the 36th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. There, he placed 70th and cashed $124,835.

After a few months, in September 2005, Pniak played in the $10,000 Main Event – No Limit Hold’em at the WSOPC in Las Vegas, where he finished 4th and earned $80,464.

In October 2006, he achieved significant success by winning the $1,500 + $90 No Limit Hold’em Seniors Event at the Festa Al Lago V Poker Tournament in Las Vegas. This victory earned him 1st place and $102,740.

Years after, in April 2007, Pniak entered the $25,000 + $500 WPT No Limit Hold’em Championship at the Fifth Annual Five Star World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He finished in 20th place, cashing $108,290.

In December 2008, he competed in the $15,000 + $400 No Limit Hold’em Doyle Brunson Classic at the Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He finished 14th and earned $67,255.

Most recently, in February 2023, Pniak participated in a $400 No Limit Hold’em Monster Stack (Ring Event 6) at the WSOPC in Hammond. He finished in 111th place and cashed $623.