Jesse Alto
| Jesse Michael Alto | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | 'The Cat' |
| Residence | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Born | January 1, 1927 |
| Died | May 3, 1998 (aged 71) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 7 |
| Money finish(es) | 8 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 2nd, 1976 |
Jesse Michael Alto (January 1, 1927 – May 3, 1998),[1] was an American poker player, best known for his numerous main event final table appearances at the World Series of Poker.
Alto was a fixture at the World Series of Poker in the 1970s and 1980s. Although he never won any WSOP bracelets, he cashed in many events, most notably in the Main Event.
Alto was one of the final five players at the 1974 final table finishing either fourth or fifth according to New York Times magazine story from July 28, 1974.[citation needed]
Alto's highest Main Event finish was in 1976 where he finished as the runner-up to Doyle Brunson. In the final hand of the 1976 WSOP Alto held while Brunson held . The flop came giving two pairs for Alto and one pair for Brunson. Alto then led out with a pot size bet, Brunson with the chip lead countered by moving all-in, which was called. The turn came , giving Brunson two pair but still trailing, the river brought giving Brunson a full house and the win.[2] This was Alto's highest finish in the WSOP main event, but his highest main event money finish was 3rd place in 1984, because the main event had a winner-take-all format until 1978.[3][4]
Alto made the WSOP Main Event final table 7 times: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1984, 1985 and 1986.[5][6] He made his final Main Event cash in 1988, finishing ninth.[7]
Alto's total live tournament winnings exceeded $430,000 [8]
References
- ^ "Jesse M. Alto". Social Security Death Index. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
Jesse M. Alto 1 Jan 1927 3 May 1998
- ^ Fernandes, Dwayne (June 28, 2022). "WSOP 1976 Main Event Winner - Doyle Brunson". Gutshot Magazine. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "7th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1976, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "15th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1984, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "16th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1985, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "17th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1986, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "19th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1988, No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Jesse Alto's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.