Paul Wasicka
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 Paul Wasicka on the ESPN broadcast of 2006 World Series of Poker |
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| Nickname(s) | Kwickfish |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 0 |
| Money finishes | 3 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
2nd, 2006 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 1 |
| Money Finishes | 1 |
Paul "Kwickfish" Wasicka (born February 17, 1981 in Dallas, Texas) is a professional poker player, based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Paul Wasicka started playing poker in 2004 when he attended an underground tournament in Denver, CO. He formerly worked as a bartender and restaurant manager before shifting over to poker. Wasicka finished as runner-up to Jamie Gold in the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event, winning over $6,000,000.
Wasicka has had some success since the WSOP, including a 12th place finish at the 2007 Aussie Millions (winning $96,000), and a final table appearance at the WPT LA Poker Classic where he finished 4th and won $455,615.
On March 4, 2007, Wasicka won the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship by defeating Eli Elezra, Joe Hachem, T.J. Cloutier, Nam Le, Shannon Elizabeth, and finally Chad Brown in the finals 2-0. For the win he earned $500,000.
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $7,390,000
[edit] External links
- Official Website for Paul Wasicka
- PokerPages profile
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- Rocky Mountain News Profile Piece
| National Heads-Up Poker Championship Winners |
| Phil Hellmuth - Ted Forrest - Paul Wasicka |
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