Chris Reslock

Chris J. Reslock is a professional poker player from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Reslock is a semi-retired cab owner and operator. Before he began playing poker he was a highly-ranked scrabble player but went into poker because the money potential was much higher.

Reslock’s most notable accomplishments include winning the 2005 WSOP Tournament Circuit Championship Event in his hometown of Atlantic City in no limit Texas hold ‘em ($335,235)by beating John Juanda heads-up, Coming in second in 2005 Trump Classic No Limit Hold’em Championship ($126,000) and first in the $5,000 World Championship seven-card stud event at the 2007 World Series of Poker ($258,453) winning him his WSOP bracelet. The final table included several very skilled opponents including Marco Traniello and Phil Ivey who Reslock defeated in heads-up play. Reslock also competed in the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event where he finished in 15th place earning him $88,800.

As of 2007, Reslock’s total live tournament winnings exceed $1,300,000.