Ron Burke

Ron Burke first appeared on the live tournament scene in 1990, cashing in Event #1: $1,500 Limit Hold'em at the World Series of Poker, finishing 13th for $6,300. He returned to the WSOP in 1994, placing 12th in the same event for $8,676.

Burke has consistently cashed in WSOP limit hold'em events over two decades. His best WSOP finish came in 2011 when he placed 8th in Event #14: $3,000 Limit Hold'em, earning $24,095. In 2014, he finished 9th in Event #43: $1,500 Limit Hold'em for $14,856. Other notable WSOP cashes include:

• 2006: 15th in Event #4: $1,500 Limit Hold'em ($18,223)
• 2009: 12th in Event #38: $2,000 Limit Hold'em ($14,156)
• 2012: 17th in Event #20: $5,000 Limit Hold'em ($11,071)
• 2015: 77th in Event #40: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship ($5,509)
• 2008: 66th in Event #12: $1,500 Limit Hold'em ($3,243)
• 2006: 82nd in $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em ($1,616)

Beyond the WSOP, Burke has achieved success in regional tournaments, particularly at the Bay 101 Open. His top cash came in 2006 at the Bay 101 Open Spread Limit Hold'em Championship, finishing 4th for $28,000. In 2013, he placed 6th in a No-Limit Hold'em event at the Bay 101 Shooting Star WPT for $27,780. He also finished 3rd in a 2005 Bay 101 Open Limit Hold'em event for $15,000.

Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Ron Burke has accumulated $195,994 in live tournament earnings with 19 recorded cashes. He has specialized in limit hold'em, consistently reaching the money in WSOP events. Despite never winning a tournament, his steady performances against large fields demonstrate his skill and longevity in the game.