1. Besides his success in the Main Event, Dewey Tomko has won three WSOP bracelets, all in different variations of poker, in addition to various other tournament wins throughout his career.
12 Facts About Dewey Tomko
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Dewey Tomko was born and raised in Glassport, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh.
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Dewey Tomko began playing poker profitably as a 16-year-old in Pittsburgh pool halls, which allowed him to finance his education.
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Dewey Tomko worked as a kindergarten teacher for several years, and often played poker through the night.
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Dewey Tomko won his first career WSOP bracelet in 1979, in the $1,000 No Limit Hold'em event.
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Dewey Tomko defeated Duanne Hammrich heads-up to win the title and $48,000 cash prize.
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Dewey Tomko finished runner-up in the 2003 Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $552,853 and in fourth place in the Costa Rica Classic for $14,650.
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Dewey Tomko finished in third place in the 2005 WSOP Deuce-To-Seven lowball event, worth $138,160.
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Dewey Tomko is a 2008 inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame.
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Dewey Tomko is married with a son, Derek, who encouraged him to return to playing poker tournaments.
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Dewey Tomko is an excellent golfer, spending much of his time on the golf course when he is not playing poker.
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Dewey Tomko has played with many of his fellow high-stakes poker players like Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and many others.