Layne Flack (May 18, 1969 – July 19, 2021) was an American professional poker player from Rapid City, South Dakota, residing in Montana and Nevada.[1]
| Layne Flack | |
|---|---|
 Layne Flack at 2008 Bay 101 Shooting Star | |
| Nickname(s) | Back to Back |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Born | May 18, 1969 Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Died | July 19, 2021 (aged 52) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 6 |
| Money finish(es) | 58 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 194th, 2005 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 9 |
Poker career
editFlack started playing cards with his grandparents, but became engrossed in the game while working at a casino. He would regularly go to another casino after work to play poker. Despite becoming the night manager in his job, he quit as he was spending too much time on poker to continue working full-time as well.
Flack met up with Johnny Chan, who helped him improve his game and, following a big loss, encouraged Flack to ensure he had a lot of rest before a tournament. Ted Forrest then took him under his wing, eventually playing in the biggest games in the world.
Flack had lifetime live tournament play winnings of over $5,000,000.[2] His 43 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $2,740,892 of his live tournament winnings.[3]
World Series of Poker
editFlack won six bracelets at the WSOP.[4][5][6][7][8][9] He got the nickname "Back to Back Flack" after winning two consecutive Legends of Poker events in August 1999.[10] He would accomplish the same feat three years later at the 2002 and the 2003 WSOP series.
World Series of Poker Bracelets
edit| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $3,000 Pot Limit Hold-Em | $224,400 |
| 2002 | $2,000 No Limit Hold-Em | $303,880 |
| 2002 | $1,500 No Limit Hold-Em | $268,020 |
| 2003 | $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split | $119,260 |
| 2003 | $1,500 Limit Hold-Em Shootout | $120,000 |
| 2008 | $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha w/Rebuys | $577,725 |
World Poker Tour
editFlack made numerous appearances on the World Poker Tour and captured one WPT title.
Death
editIt was announced on July 19, 2021, that Flack was found dead. According to Clark County coroner Melanie Rouse, the cause of death was listed as fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine intoxication. He was 52.[15][16]
Flack was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame posthumously in 2022.[17]
References
edit- ^ Williams, Todd (May 19, 2008). "The Fives: The most renowned poker faces of Deadwood". Rapid City Journal Media Group. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ "Layne Flack's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Layne Flack". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "30th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1999, Hold'em Pot Limit". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "33rd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2002, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "33rd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2002, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, Omaha Hi-Lo Split". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, Limit Hold'em Shootout". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "39th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2008, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "The Scoop- Layne Flack pt.1". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "2002 World Poker Finals, No Limit Hold'em - Main Event - WPT". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "World Poker Tour - WPT Pro-Celebrity Invitational, WPT Invitational Tournament". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "2004 Ultimatebet.com Poker Classic, No Limit Hold'em Final Day". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "2008 Legends of Poker, No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Holloway, Chad (July 19, 2021). "Six-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner Layne "Back-to-Back" Flack Passes Away at 52". PokerNews.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Somach, Tom. "Gambling 911 World Exclusive: Poker Pro Layne Flack Died of Drug Overdose". Gambling911.com Where to Bet Online, Sports Betting Info, Current Odds, Gambling News. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Chaffin, Sean (July 12, 2022). "Layne Flack inducted into Poker Hall of Fame". Sporting News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.