Paul Kitsos (1955 -2010)
The Borgata poker community is mourning the death of one their own, as Paul "Smalls" Kitsos died of a heart attack while on a New York outbound flight heading to Las Vegas one week ago.
"We're all shocked and sad," says poker friend Barry Leventhal, "my brother will be truly missed."
Kitsos, 55, had nearly $400,000 in career tournament earnings and his biggest score came in the
2008 Borgata Summer Poker Open Main Event, when he finished 5th for $103,500.
More information on Kitsos' life and and details of his death can be found on-line at the New York Post, which first reported the incident.
Players who have stopped by Media Row to express their condolences include Mike Dentale, Arthur Nelson and "Syracuse" Chris. Kitsos extended family at Poker Players International (PPI) is also saddened by the loss.
Photo Courtesy PPI
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