The poker world acquired unhappy information on Thursday when phrase unfold that Graeme “Kiwi” Putt handed away. Although he hailed from New Zealand, Putt was well-known all through the Asia-Pacific area, notably in Australia. A reason for dying has not been revealed.
“Unhappy to listen to we misplaced Graeme Putt in the present day, one of many nicest previous guard poker gamers in Australia and a deserved Corridor of Famer,” wrote Australian poker professional Oliver Gill. “Had the perfect tales about enjoying within the cane fields within the 70s with farmers at excessive stakes. At all times loved having him on the desk.”
Putt had $866,744 in lifetime event earnings courting again to 1994 in line with The Hendon Mob, which locations him tenth on New Zealand’s all-time cash listing. His career-high rating of $49,455 got here when he positioned fifth within the 2004 Gaming Membership World Poker Championship €6,000 Grand Ultimate in Dublin, Eire. Putt’s final money got here in Could 2024 when he completed fourth within the APT Gold Coast Championships AUD$350 H.E.R.O.S. event.
In 2013, Putt got here near successful a World Collection of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet when he positioned sixth within the WSOP APAC Occasion #1: AUD$1,100 NLH Accumulator, good for AUD$41,610, and in addition third in Occasion #3: AUD$2,200 Blended 8-Recreation for AUD$22,427.
Extra not too long ago, PokerNews reported that Putt completed runner-up in GGPoker’s Winter Giveaway Collection $250 Grand Ultimate final month for $325,621.
Often called “essentially the most seasoned street gambler in Australia,” Putt was inducted into the Australian Poker Corridor of Fame in 2014.
Based in 2009 by Maurie Pears, the Australian Poker Corridor of Fame formally acknowledges the accomplishments of poker gamers and professionals within the poker trade, from Australia and New Zealand.
Consideration Standards are:
Both present or former residents of Australia or New Zealand, Demonstrated vital and excellent service to the sport, by both bringing credit score to Australian Event Poker, or clearly Displaying vital participant excellence.
The WPT League shared on social media:
“We’re unhappy to listen to that Graeme Putt has handed away. He was a real icon within the poker group, a seasoned street gambler with an unbelievable monitor file each in Australia and all over the world. His expertise on the desk had been matched by his kindness and legendary storytelling and at all times prepared with an entertaining anecdote. He shall be deeply missed by everybody who had the pleasure of enjoying alongside him. Relaxation in peace, Graeme.”
PokerNews presents its condolences to the family and friends of Graeme “Kiwi” Putt.
Chad Holloway
PR & Media Supervisor
