Joseph "Joe" Tehan (born September 15 in Utica, New York) is an American professional poker player.

Joseph Tehan
Nickname(s)Joe
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
BornSeptember 15
Utica, New York, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)None
Money finish(es)30
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
185, 2011
World Poker Tour
Title(s)1
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)6

Tehan was introduced to poker at college where he played with his friends. He started out playing low limits but soon began traveling to casinos to play at higher stakes. After completing his Masters in Business Administration he decided to move to Las Vegas and play poker professionally. Joe started out his poker career as a ring game player.[1]

In June 2006, Tehan won the World Poker Tour fifth season Mandalay Bay Poker Championship, earning $1,033,440.[2] On the final hand, Tehan's 9 8 improved to a full house on a board of 10 9 9 A 8 to defeat Burt Boutin's A 10. Since his victory, Joe has switched to becoming primarily a poker tournament player.

In November 2010, Tehan won the North American Poker Tour Los Angeles $5,000 buy-in main event, earning $725,000.[3] He knocked all seven other players at the final table, which included fellow poker professionals Jason Mercier and Michael Binger.

As of 2011, his total live earnings exceed $3,000,000.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Cunningham, Craig. "Joe Tehan – Going Pro". PokerWorks.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
  2. ^ "Mandalay Bay Poker Championship, WPT Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "North American Poker Tour - NAPT Los Angeles, No Limit Hold'em - Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Joe Tehan's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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