Mike Spegal

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Mike Spegal
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Nickname(s)None
Residence South Carolina, U.S.
BornApril 6, 1968 (1968-04-06) (age 56)
Newton, Iowa, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es)2
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

Mike Spegal (born April 6, 1968 in Newton, Iowa) is a former Marine and currently owns a UPS store. In 2006, he won his entry into the World Series of Poker Main event in an Online Satellite. In 2007, he defeated Gavin Smith to win a WSOP bracelet in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em event. [1]

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As of 2023, Spegal has live tournament winnings in excess of $310,000. [2]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2007 $1500 Pot Limit Hold'em$251,957

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References

  1. "Mike Spegal - Bracelet Winner". PokerNews.com. June 6, 2007. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  2. "Michael Spegal's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 26, 2024.