| David Sklansky | |
|---|---|
 Sklansky at the World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | The Mathematician |
| Residence | Reno, Nevada, U.S. |
| Born | December 22, 1947 (age 76) Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 23 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 27th, 1988 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
David Sklansky (born December 22, 1947)[1] 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.