Shane Schleger
| Shane Schleger | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | shaniac |
| Residence | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Born |
1977 (age 38–39) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 12 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
Shane J. Schleger (born 1977 in New York City, New York) is a former professional poker player from New York. Schleger was a member of Team PokerStars from 2011 - 2014[1] and is known for his addiction to substance abuse.[2]
Career
Schleger played online poker under the name shaniac, he made two World Series of Poker (WSOP) final tables as well as a World Poker Tour (WPT) final Table.[3] In October 2013, he made the WCOOP $5,200 buy-in main event final table, placing 6th for $291,000.[4]
Schleger finished fifth place on two separate occasions in the WSOP $1K with Rebuys event (grossing $132,110 in 2005 and $111,445 in 2007). In February 2006, he won $230,000 in a $300 no-limit hold 'em rebuy tournament at the Commerce Casino's LA Poker Classic. In July 2007, he finished fourth at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Bellagio Cup III, cashing for $232,490.
Schleger is a former member of Team PokerStars Online, a group of internet poker players sponsored by the site.[5] On April 15, 2011, a day dubbed Black Friday by online poker players, the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against the three biggest poker sites, including PokerStars. Schleger was forced to resume his game outside of the United States and played from a base in Mexico.[6]
As of 2016, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,400,000.[7]
Personal life
Schleger resides in Santa Monica, California. With a history of mental illness and substance abuse,[8] Schleger has admitted an addiction to crack cocaine stating, "I expect to smoke a lot less crack in 2014 than I did in 2013 but I’d be setting myself up for failure if I made abstinence a goal."[9][10]
References
- ↑ Chad Holloway (2014-01-02). "Shane "shaniac" Schleger and PokerStars Team Online Part Ways". PokerNews. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
- ↑ Forbes. Susannah Breslin. 31 July 2015. "What do Poker and Crack Have In Common? A Pro Tells All"
- ↑ "Shane Schleger – profile". World Poker Tour. WPTonGSN.com. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ↑
- ↑ "Shane Schleger (shaniac) Joins PokerStars Team Online". Pocketfives.com. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- ↑ "Casinos without borders: 'I moved to Mexico to keep my job playing online poker'". The Verge.
- ↑ Butt, Robert. "Shane J Schleger – Stats". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ↑ NY Press. My Breakdown. Shane Schleger. 12 October 1999
- ↑ "News: Shane Schleger admits 15-year crack habit". PokerStrategy. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
- ↑ Shane Schleger (2014-02-28). "Fifteen Years Smoking Crack: Life in the Space Between Abstinence and Rock Bottom". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2015-02-25.