David Sklansky

David Sklansky
Sklansky at the World Series of Poker
NicknameThe Mathematician
BornDecember 22, 1947 (1947-12-22) (age 78)
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelets3
Money finishes23
Highest WSOP
Main Event finish
27th, 1988
World Poker Tour
TitleNone
Final table1
Money finishes3

David Sklansky (born December 22, 1947) is an American professional poker player and author. An early writer on poker strategy, he is known for his mathematical approach to the game. His key work The Theory of Poker presents fundamental principles on which much later analysis is based.