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{{Infobox-poker-player
|name= Stuart Errol Ungar
|nickname= The Kid, Stuey, The Comeback Kid
|image= stu-ungar.jpg
|nationality= American
|residence= Las Vegas, NV, USA
|birth-date= 1953-09-08
|birthplace= Manhattan, NY, USA
|died= 1998-11-22
|playing-style= Aggressive
|net-worth= $3.6 million <ref>https://worldpokerfederation.org/poker-world/poker-legends/stu-ungar-the-natural/</ref>
|total-cashes= 22
|hand= Right-handed
|wsop-wins= 5
|wsop-cashes= 16
|wsop-bracelets= 5
|wsop-tables= 12
|wsop-highest= 1st, (1997 <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_World_Series_of_Poker</ref>, 1980 <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_World_Series_of_Poker</ref>, 1981 <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_World_Series_of_Poker</ref>)
|wpt-titles= 0
|wpt-tables= 0
|wpt-money-finishes= 0
|ept-titles= 0
|ept-tables= 0
|ept-money-finishes= 0
}}Stu Ungar (born 8 September 1953 - 22 November 1998) was a American poker player who had a net worth of $0 at the time of his death.
== Stu Ungar's biography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Nationality
| American
|-
! Residence
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|-
! Born
| September 8, 1953
|-
! Birthplace
| Manhattan, New York, United States
|-
! Died
| November 22, 1998
|-
! colspan="2" | Family
|-
! Parents
| Isidore “Ido” Ungar, Faye Ungar
|-
! Wife
| Madeline Wheeler
|-
! Children
| Stefanie (daughter), Richie (adopted son)
|-
! colspan="2" | Education
|-
! School
| Dropped out in 10th grade
|}

== Poker career == 
Stu Ungar won 5 WSOP bracelets, including 3 WSOP Main Event titles (1980, 1981, 1997). He was noted for an ultra-aggressive playing style and well-timed bluffs.
=== World Series of Poker ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! WSOP Bracelets
| 5
|-
! Total WSOP Cashes
| 16
|-
! Total WSOP Earnings
| $2,081,478
|}

'''WSOP Bracelet Wins:'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Event
! Finish
! Prize
|-
| 1980 
| $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship 
| 1st 
| $365,000 <ref>https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/19797/</ref>
|-
| 1981 
| $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship 
| 1st 
| $375,000 <ref>https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/18004/</ref>
|-
| 1981
| $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball 
| 1st 
| $95,000 <ref>https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/2169/</ref>
|-
| 1983 
| $5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud 
| 1st 
| $110,000 <ref>https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/14117/</ref>
|-
| 1997
| $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship
| 1st
| $1,000,000 <ref>https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/2785/</ref>
|}
== Stu Ungar’s profiles ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="2" | Social media
|-
! Wikipedia
| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stu_Ungar Visit]
|-
! Biography review
| [https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2006/03/23/the-best-and-the-brightest/ Visit]
|-
! colspan="2" | Poker organizations
|-
! WSOP
| [https://www.wsop.com/players/stu-ungar/ Visit]
|-
! WPF
| [https://worldpokerfederation.org/poker-world/poker-legends/stu-ungar-the-natural/ Visit]
|-
! colspan="2" | Poker websites
|-
! Hendon Mob
| [https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=27493 Visit]
|-
! Card Player
| [https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/25483-stu-ungar Visit]
|-
! PokerNews
| [https://www.pokernews.com/poker-players/stu-ungar/ Visit]
|-
! Global Poker Index
| [https://www.globalpokerindex.com/poker-players/stu-ungar-27493/ Visit]
|}
== FAQ ==
'''Who was Stu Ungar?'''

Stu Ungar was an American professional poker player nicknamed “The Kid” and a five-time WSOP bracelet winner.

'''What was Stu Ungar's net worth?'''

$0 at the time of his death.

'''What was Stu Ungar's biggest single tournament cash?'''

$1,000,000 (WSOP Main Event, 1997).

'''How much had Stu Ungar earned in his poker career?'''

$3,677,961.

'''Was Stu Ungar actually left-handed poker player?'''

No, he was right-handed.

'''How many WSOP bracelets had Stu Ungar won?'''

5.

'''Had Stu Ungar won any WPT titles?'''

No.
== References ==

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|title = Stuart Errol Ungar » Biography, Career and Net Worth
|description = This is an overview of Stuart Errol Ungar's biography. Stu Ungar is a American poker player with a net worth of $3,677,961. It includes details of major tournament wins and career earnings. It also covers WSOP bracelets and playing style.}}