David Sklansky was born in Teaneck, New Jersey on December 22 and now lives in Henderson, Nevada which is actually part of the great Las Vegas area.
In addition to his Poker playing proficiency, David is known as one of the leading authorities on Poker, Blackjack and gambling in general. His knowledge of gambling comes from practical experience and success as a professional Tournament Poker player of championship caliber.
Sklansky has, in fact, won World Series of Poker bracelets on three occasions. In 1982, in a mixed doubles ($800 and $1,000) Draw Hi, Sklansky won two bracelets. He won the third bracelet in a $1,000 Limit Omaha Hi Tournament in 1985.
His live Tournament winnings have thus far exceeded $300,000.
David Sklansky has written extensively on the subject of gambling in all its aspects and his work is published by Two Plus Two Publishing in which Sklansky is a principle along with partners Mason Malmuth and Ray Zee, who are also professional Poker players and authors.
David played Poker in college. He attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. To say he was a conservative player is probably the understatement of...