John Zawaski

John Zawaski is a poker player from Oak Lawn, Illinois, who manages Gilhooleys Pub, a position he has held since August 2013. He is listed as a United States player on various poker databases, and his LinkedIn profile notes his experience in operations and advertising.

Zawaski has accumulated $48,020 in live tournament earnings according to WSOP.com, with 12 cashes and two final tables. His results are primarily in WSOP Circuit events and other regional tournaments. Notable achievements include:

• Second place in WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Hammond Event #5: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha (Feb 3, 2019) for $9,526.
• Fifth place in WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria Casino Event #3: $400 No-Limit Hold'em (Feb 25, 2023) for $5,773.
• 56th place in the $600 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold'em at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood (Apr 3, 2022) out of 4,259 entries, earning $3,810.
• 15th place in WSOP Circuit Potawatomi Event #6: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha (Apr 7, 2023) for $1,581.
• 12th place in WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Southern Indiana Event #8: $365 Pot-Limit Omaha (Apr 8, 2016) for $8,605.
• Multiple cashes in WSOP Circuit main events and MSPT events, including a 133rd place in a 2,211-entry field in 2015 ($915).

While detailed analysis of Zawaski's playing style is lacking due to limited public hand histories, his results suggest a proficiency in Pot-Limit Omaha, as his best finish came in a PLO event. He also plays No-Limit Hold'em, with deep runs in large fields indicating a solid tournament game.

Zawaski's poker career spans at least from 2015 to 2023, with cashes in both WSOP Circuit and MSPT events. As an amateur balancing poker with his role as a pub manager, he has demonstrated consistent success in regional tournaments, particularly in the Chicago area and nearby casino circuits.