Layne Flack biography
Layne Flack was born on May 18, 1969, in Rapid City, South Dakota, and first learned cards playing with his family before becoming engrossed in the game while working as a casino night manager. He eventually quit that job to pursue poker full-time, and was mentored in his development by poker legend Johnny Chan. Flack earned his enduring nickname, "Back to Back Flack," after winning two consecutive Legends of Poker titles in August 1999, a feat he echoed again across the 2002 and 2003 WSOP series.
Over his career he won six WSOP gold bracelets and amassed more than $5 million in live tournament earnings, including over $2.7 million from 43 career WSOP cashes. Flack died on July 19, 2021, in Las Vegas at age 52; the Clark County coroner's office listed the cause of death as fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine intoxication. In recognition of his career, he was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2022.
Career summary
A six-time WSOP bracelet winner nicknamed "Back to Back Flack," who died in 2021 and was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2022.
Layne Flack poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WSOP $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha with Rebuys | 1st | $577,725 |
| 2002 | WSOP $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $303,880 |
| 1999 | WSOP $3,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $224,400 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $5,000,000+, plus 6 WSOP bracelets.
1999 - Legends of Poker - Two consecutive titles, earning the "Back to Back Flack" nickname
Layne Flack playing style
An aggressive, instinctive tournament player whose knack for winning multiple titles in short succession defined his era of poker.
Cash games
Was a respected cash game player in Las Vegas throughout his career, though he was best known for his explosive tournament success.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker; worked as a casino night manager before turning to poker full-time.
Why Layne matters
"Back to Back Flack," the six-time WSOP bracelet winner who won consecutive tournament titles in both 1999 and 2002-2003.
FAQ about Layne Flack
How did Layne Flack get the nickname "Back to Back Flack"?
He won two consecutive Legends of Poker titles in August 1999, then repeated the back-to-back feat across the 2002-2003 WSOP series.
When did Layne Flack pass away, and was he honored posthumously?
He died on July 19, 2021, at age 52, and was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2022.
How much has Layne Flack won playing poker?
Layne Flack has won $5,000,000+ in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: N/A (43 WSOP cashes documented).
How many WSOP bracelets does Layne Flack have?
Layne Flack has won 6 WSOP bracelets.