Nancy Thomas, Florida Poker Regular, Dies at 77
Nancy Thomas, a familiar player in South Florida’s tournament community, died on October 20, 2026, aged 77, according to her funeral-home obituary. Her poker record included second place in a 4,756-entry Lucky Hearts Poker Open event.
The obituary identifies her as Nancy Barbara Zion Thomas. PokerNews reported her death on October 22, describing her as a regular at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood.
A result that stood out in a large field
Thomas’s runner-up finish came in the $360 Ultimate Re-Entry Hold’em opener at the 2017 Lucky Hearts Poker Open. The organizer’s official results record $109,113 in total payouts: a $104,113 cash prize plus $5,000 in multi-stack payouts.
Seminole Hard Rock’s final-four report confirms that the remaining players reached a deal. The published finish and payout reflect that agreement.
She remained part of the Florida tournament scene afterward. The property’s 2021 reporting identified her among its familiar entrants, while CardPlayer’s archive records further cashes in 2025.
Service information
The funeral home lists a chapel service for Sunday, October 25, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern at Star of David Funeral Chapel in North Lauderdale, Florida. The obituary says a separate celebration of her life will be announced later; readers can check the official memorial page for updates.
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