Ken Flaton
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New York City, New York, U.S.
Henderson, Nevada, U.S.
| Ken Flaton | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Skyhawk |
| Born | June 28, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 7, 2004 (aged 64) Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet | 1 |
| Money finishes | 39 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | 18th, 1997 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title | None |
| Final table | None |
| Money finishes | 2 |
Ken Flaton (June 28, 1940 – November 7, 2004) was an American professional poker player. He was born in New York City, New York, and settled in Henderson, Nevada, after serving in the US Army.[1]
Flaton won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 1983 in the $1,000 seven-card stud event.[2] He also finished in the money of the $10,000 no limit hold'em main event in 1986 (28th), 1988 (23rd), 1990 (31st), and 1997 (18th).[3]
Flaton won the first United States Poker Championship in 1996 and competed in the World Poker Tour (WPT).[3]
Flaton died in November 2004 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus, aged 64.[1] He died of a heart attack, although he was suffering from lung cancer at the time, despite being a non-smoker.[4]
His total live tournament winnings were at least $2,575,000.[3] His 39 cashes at the WSOP accounted for $568,525 of his lifetime winnings.[5]