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Tom Abdo was an American poker player holding United States citizenship.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Tom Abdo was born on April 12, 1894, in the United States; specific city or state details are not publicly documented.
Residence (current location)
Specific information about Tom Abdo’s residence and living arrangements is not documented; he was known to frequent Las Vegas casinos during his poker career.
Education (institution, specialization)
There is no publicly available information on Tom Abdo's educational background; early professional poker players often had varied education levels but typically learned poker through experience.
Children (number, ages)
No public records or information about Tom Abdo’s children or family life exist.
Year started playing poker
The exact year Tom Abdo began playing poker professionally is not documented; he was active in high-stakes poker during the mid-20th century.
Age when started playing
Specific data about the age Tom Abdo started serious poker play is unavailable.
Year turned professional
Tom Abdo was recognized as a professional poker player at least by mid-20th century; he was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1982.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
No verified records exist of Tom Abdo’s first significant tournament victory; his legacy is primarily based on high-stakes cash games rather than tournament titles.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
There is no public record of an individual who mentored Tom Abdo or introduced him to poker.
First important tournament
Details about Tom Abdo’s first important tournament participation are not documented.
Main motivation for turning pro
Professional players from Tom Abdo’s era generally transitioned to poker out of passion for the game, potential financial gain, and flexibility of lifestyle.
Initial bankroll
There is no documented information on Tom Abdo’s initial poker bankroll or financial backing in his early career.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Tom Abdo likely learned through informal play and experiential learning on the poker circuit, as formal poker education was uncommon at the time.
First sponsor/backing
Sponsorship deals were rare or non-existent during Tom Abdo's era; no records indicate any such arrangements for him.
Total live tournament winnings
Tom Abdo’s total live tournament winnings are not recorded; his reputation stems from high-stakes cash game play, which was not tracked statistically in his time.
Number of tournament wins
There are no documented tournament wins or titles for Tom Abdo.
Number of final tables
No verifiable data exists regarding Tom Abdo’s final table appearances.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
There is no recorded information about any large single tournament wins by Tom Abdo.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Tom Abdo won no WSOP bracelets because the WSOP began in 1970, after his poker career and lifetime.
WSOP cashes (number)
There are no WSOP cash finishes recorded for Tom Abdo.
WSOP final tables
No WSOP final table appearances are documented for Tom Abdo.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Tom Abdo has no recorded participation or result in the WSOP Main Event.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No participation or results are known for Tom Abdo in super high roller tournaments ($100K+ buy-in).
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
There is no documentation of high roller tournament wins in the $25K-$100K buy-in bracket for Tom Abdo.
Online tournament winnings
Tom Abdo has no recorded online poker winnings due to his era predating online poker.
Major online titles
There are no major online tournament titles associated with Tom Abdo.
Poker team
Tom Abdo had no known affiliation with any poker team or sponsorship stable.
Main cash game limits
Tom Abdo was primarily known as a high-stakes cash game player, often competing in the highest limits available during his time, especially in Las Vegas.
Highest stakes played
He regularly played in the Big Game, a legendary high-stakes cash game at the Aladdin Casino, thus engaging in the highest stakes of his era.
Notable high stakes sessions
Abdo was noted for appearances in notable high-stakes sessions such as the Big Game in Las Vegas, famous among poker circles.
"Big Game" participation
He was a frequent participant in the famous Big Game, a high-stakes poker cash game involving top players.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
There are no publicly known estimates of Tom Abdo’s total cash game profits.
Country ranking
Official country-level poker rankings were not maintained during his era.
All Time Money List position
No official All Time Money List data or position is recorded for Tom Abdo.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Insufficient tournament data exists to calculate any return on investment metric for Tom Abdo.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash or win amounts for Tom Abdo are unknown due to lack of recorded tournament results.
ITM percentage
No information on in-the-money percentages due to absence of tournament records.
Final table percentage from cashes
No final table percentage can be calculated for Tom Abdo given the absence of sufficient data.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Year-by-year poker performance details of Tom Abdo are not available.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Tom Abdo specialized in cash game poker, focusing likely on games common in his era such as Seven-Card Stud, Deuce-to-Seven Draw, and No-Limit Hold’em.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
He primarily played live high-stakes cash games with little recorded tournament or online activity.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
There is no documented preference but cash games in his era often featured full ring or 6-max tables.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Tom Abdo was known to play classic poker formats of the mid-20th century including Limit and No-Limit Hold’em, Seven-Card Stud, and Draw variants.
Specialization limits
He specialized in the highest stakes limits available at the time in cash games.
Online rooms where plays
No online poker activities recorded; online poker emerged long after his era.
Favorite casinos/locations
He frequently played in the Big Game at the Aladdin Casino in Las Vegas.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Tom Abdo had a reputation as a strong, experienced high-stakes cash game player; specific style descriptors (e.g., TAG, LAG) are undocumented.
Known for bluffs/traps
There is no detailed public record of his bluffing or strategic reputation, but players of his era often employed a balanced style.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
His approach was grounded in practical experience and intuition, typical before modern strategic theory development.
Style adaptability
Participation in the Big Game required high adaptability against skilled opponents in various game formats.
Playing strengths
Primary strengths included expertise in high-stakes cash games, reading opponents, and endurance during lengthy sessions.
GTO strategy usage
Game Theory Optimal strategies were not known or applied during his lifetime; play relied on experience and observation.
Poker software usage
No use of poker software tools as they did not exist during his career.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Poker was not televised during Tom Abdo's lifetime.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No participation in the televised High Stakes Poker series.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No appearances in Poker After Dark.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No documentaries are known to feature Tom Abdo.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
No major poker publication interviews with Tom Abdo are available.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No podcast guest appearances.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No personal poker podcast or video channel.
Facebook (account link)
No Facebook profile or page.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No YouTube presence or channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No Twitch streaming channel.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No TikTok presence or account.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No LinkedIn profile available.
Posting frequency in social media
Not applicable; social media did not exist in his era.
Type of content in social media
No social media or digital content produced.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No known sponsorships existed for Tom Abdo.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No records of sponsorship contracts.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No poker site ambassador roles.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No publicly known poker-related business ventures.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No known investments in poker or related projects.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No coaching services or availability documented.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not applicable.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No educational material authored or created.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No known affiliate or promotional partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise information.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No books authored by Tom Abdo.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No training series participation.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No masterclass or seminar presentations.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No documented professional coaching work.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No known coaching students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational videos.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
No authored articles in poker publications.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular columns in magazines or journals.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No conference speaking engagements recorded.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No poker scandals or controversies associated.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations or incidents.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No documented conflicts with casinos.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No known legal proceedings or publicized issues.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No public disputes with other players documented.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No known tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public tax-related information available.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No criticism recorded from the poker community.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Not applicable.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1982, a significant posthumous honor.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1982.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized by peers as a legendary high-stakes player of his generation.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No other known awards from poker publications.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Noted for his high-stakes cash game prowess and Hall of Fame induction despite lack of tournament records.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
One of only three Poker Hall of Famers known to have died while playing poker at the table.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Contributed to the high-stakes cash game tradition and inspired future generations of poker players.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No documented participation in charity poker events.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Remembered as a dedicated high-stakes poker player and Hall of Fame member with a dramatic passing at the table.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped shape the recognition of poker as a respected high-stakes professional game during early poker history.
No tournament commentary or media work.