WSOP Update: Bucket list item fulfilled for Jeanne Nelson

Jeanne Nelson

Event 34: $1,000 Seniors No Limit Hold’em, 3,142 entrants
12th – Jeanne Nelson, St. Paul, $28,221
35th – John Morgan, Minneapolis, $11,282

Nelson’s story, in particular, is intriguing and inspiring. According to the official WSOP.com report for event 34, Nelson suffers from cancer, and playing in the WSOP was on her bucket list:

One of the most interesting stories of any player at this year’s Seniors Championship was told by a player named Jeanne Nelson. She is a 60-year-old accountant from St. Paul, MN. This was Nelson’s first time ever to play in the WSOP. One year ago, she was diagnosed with cancer. Her husband bought her into this tournament as a birthday gift. She stated that playing in the WSOP was on her so-called “Bucket List.” To play was her dream come true. Not only did Nelson enter this tournament, she also cashed in 12th place — which paid $28,221. The entire WSOP family wishes Jeanne Nelson well and believes she is a true inspiration for everyone to follow their dreams.

More solid showings from Minnesotans in the World Series of Poker:

Event 30: $1,500 No Limit Hold’em, 2,394 entrants
68th – Bill Criego, Prior Lake, $6,657

Event 33: $2,500 Pot Limit Hold’em & Omaha, 482 entrants
38th – Mike Schneider, Eagan, $5,244