David Sklansky (born December 22, 1947)[1] is an American professional poker player and author.

His key work The Theory of Poker presents fundamental principles on which much later analysis is based.

Sklansky has won three World Series of Poker bracelets, two in 1982 ($800 Mixed Doubles with Dani Kelly, and $1,000 Draw Hi) and one in 1983 ($1,000 Limit Omaha Hi).

[5] Sklansky attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania for a year before leaving to become a professional gambler.

[8] It's through these books that he popularized the concept of Sklansky Bucks (now often referred to as luck-adjusted winnings), which are used by professional poker players to this day.