Poker Players
layne flack
Birthdate: May 18, 1969
Birthplace: Rapid City, South Dakota
Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
Nickname: Back-to-back Flack
Layne Flack was born in South Dakota and grew up in Montana. Layne got started in poker as a dealer. He eventually opened up a cardroom in a casino in Bozeman, Montana. Layne is becoming a prolific poker player which is epitomized by his collection of five World Series of Poker bracelets. Layne is known by his fellow professionals as "back to back Flack" from his victories in the $2000 No Limit Hold'em and the $1500 No Limit in the 2002 World Series. Most people will recognize Layne from his appearances on the World Poker Tour. Flack is feared by opponents because of his unpredictability and aggressive style of play. He continues to improve his game with a little help from his friends and mentors, two of whom are Johnny Chan and Huck Seed.
MAJOR POKER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2nd $3,000 No Limit Hold'em Festa al Lago III |
| 2004 | 2nd $6,000 No Limit Hold'em Ultimatebet.com Poker Classic |
| 2004 | 5th WPT Borgata Poker Open |
| 2003 | 1st Bellagio Five-Diamond World Poker Classic (Omaha 8 or better) |
| 2003 | 1st WSOP $1500 Limit Hold'em shootout |
| 2003 | 1st WSOP $2500 Omaha 8 or better |
| 2003 | 1st WPT Invitational Tournament |
| 2002 | 1st WSOP $1500 No Limit Hold'em |
| 2002 | 1st WSOP $2000 No Limit Hold'em |
| 2002 | 2nd WPT World Poker Finals |
2005 season
- 2nd: World Series of Poker $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em
- 4th: World Series of Poker $5,000 Short Handed No Limit Hold'em
- 70th: World Series of Poker $1,000 No Limit Hold'em
- 194th: World Series of Poker Main Event
