Poker player

Gary Lindesmith

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United States

Gary Lindesmith is an American poker player from Lowell, Indiana, known for his consistent appearances in World Series of Poker Circuit events at Horseshoe Hammond. With eight WSOP Circuit cashes and two final tables, his best result came in 2012 when he finished runner-up in a $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry event for $24,176. Outside of poker, Lindesmith has over 40 years of experience in sales and operations management in the truck equipment industry.

Career earnings: $ 67,673

Overview

Gary Lindesmith is a poker player from Lowell, Indiana, United States. He is predominantly known for participating in World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) events, particularly at the Horseshoe Hammond casino near Chicago. His recorded live tournament earnings total $53,717 across eight WSOPC cashes, with no WSOP bracelets or Circuit rings to date.

WSOP Circuit Results

Lindesmith's most notable results have come in the WSOP Circuit series at Horseshoe Hammond. He has made two final tables in the circuit:

  • October 2012 – Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry – Finished 7th out of 2,498 entrants, earning $19,185.
  • October 2012 – Event #6: No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed – Finished 2nd out of 313 players, winning $24,176 (his largest cash).

Other notable cashes include:

  • October 2013 – Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry – 67th place ($5,769).
  • October 2014 – Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry – 100th place ($923).
  • October 2017 – Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry – 183rd place ($671).
  • October 2018 – Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack – 25th place ($1,170).
  • February 2019 – Event #2: $250 Double Stack No-Limit Hold'em – 57th place ($364).
  • February 2024 – Event #1: $400 No-Limit Hold'em – 94th place ($1,459).

Other Tournament Appearances

According to the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT), Lindesmith has also recorded career earnings of $1,102 from MSPT events, though specific cashes are not listed. His overall live tournament earnings, combining WSOPC and MSPT, exceed $54,000.

Off-the-Felt Career

Away from the poker table, Gary Lindesmith has built a long and successful career in the truck equipment and snow/ice control industry. His LinkedIn profile indicates over 40 years of sales and operations management experience. He has held roles such as Vice President of Sales and Operations at Lindco Equipment Sales (a division of Viking Cives Group) and Director of Sales at Brown Equipment Company. He also served as a board member for South Shore Clean Cities and as a trustee for the NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Association.

Playing Style

Public information about Lindesmith's specific playing style is limited. His tournament results suggest a steady, patient approach, with deep runs in large-field events but no major titles. He is not known for aggressive or particularly flashy play, and his name rarely appears in poker media outside of result listings. He represents the many skilled but under-the-radar players who consistently compete in regional circuit events.

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