| Nickname(s) | Bones |
|---|---|
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 5 |
| Money finishes | 8 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
3rd, 1986 |
Gary "Bones" Berland (May 9, 1950 – February 6, 1988)[1] was an American professional poker player who won five World Series of Poker bracelets.
Berland finished runner-up to Doyle Brunson in the 1977 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 no limit Texas hold'em main event,[2] but did not cash because the tournament had a winner-takes-all format until 1978.[3] He also finished third in the 1986 main event. His total live tournament winnings exceeded $200,000.[4]
According to Doyle Brunson, he died shortly after the 1986 World Series of Poker of a rare blood disorder.[5]
WSOP Bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | $500 Seven Card Razz | $8,300 |
| 1978 | $500 Seven Card Stud | $17,100 |
| 1978 | $1,000 Seven Card Razz | $19,200 |
| 1979 | $1,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo | $20,400 |
| 1979 | $500 Seven Card Stud | $20,400 |
Notes
- ^ Findagrave.com: Gary Berland
- ^ thehendonmob.com 8th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 1977
- ^ gaming.unlv.edu - Summary of 1978 Tournament
- ^ Hendon Mob tournament results
- ^ Doyle Brunson: My Second world Championship
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