Ciaran O'Leary

Ciaran O'Leary

  • Name: Ciaran O'Leary
  • Nickname: Big C
  • Current Residence: Seattle, Wash.

For six of the 10 years prior to the 2007 World Series of Poker, Ciaran O'Leary failed to cash at the prestigious tournament. Undaunted, he kept returning only to have his persistence pay off.

And what a payoff. O'Leary, an Irishman who now makes his home in Seattle, Wash., outplayed the third largest field in WSOP history, trailing just the 2005 and 2006 championships, to win his first gold bracelet and $727,000.

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Distinctions

  • Won his first gold bracelet at the third largest World Series of Poker event ever
  • Had yet to cash in any WSOP event, despite six previous appearances at the tournament

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament Place Winnings
2007 WSOP, Event 3, No-Limit Hold'em 1st $727,012

Player Statistics

Cashes1
Total Winnings$727,012
First Place Finishes1
WSOP Bracelets1

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