“Oklahoma” Johnny Hale has been around poker for a very long time. Johnny Hale was born in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma on September 30, 1927 and attended Oklahoma University.  He was a successful businessman before turning to poker.  Together with his friend Benny Binion, Johnny helped form the World Series of Poker.  Johnny Hale would still be playing poker three decades from then.  Today, Johnny Hale is one of the leading spokespeople for senior poker players.  He created the Seniors Hall of Fame and has helped to arrange the Seniors World Championship of Poker, which takes place during the WSOP.

“Oklahoma” Johnny Hale is known for being a true gentleman gambler.  Johnny has even published a book entitled “Gentleman Gambler” which is a chronicle of his life.  Johnny is always willing to sell a copy with his autograph, always signing with his favorite saying “Stay Lucky.”

Today, “Oklahoma” Johnny Hale lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.