Dewey Tomko
| Dewey Tomko | |
|---|---|
Tomko at the 2006 World Poker Tour Bellagio Five Star Tournament | |
| Nickname | Dewey |
| Born | Duane Tomko December 31, 1946 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelets | 3 |
| Money finishes | 43 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | 2nd, 1982, 2001 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title | None |
| Final table | 2 |
| Money finishes | 5 |
Duane "Dewey" Tomko (born December 31, 1946) is an American former kindergarten teacher turned professional poker player, based in Winter Haven, Florida.
Tomko was the runner-up in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 no limit Texas hold'em Main Event in 1982 (to Jack Straus) and 2001 (to Carlos Mortensen). Besides his success in the Main Event, Tomko has won three WSOP bracelets, all in different variations of poker, in addition to various other tournament wins throughout his career.