Jack McClelland is a former poker tournament director and cardroom manager. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of fame in 2014.
“Being inducted into the Class of 2014 Poker Hall of Fame is a very exciting prospect and I am sure it will be a very humbling experience,” said McClelland. “I thank everyone involved in this process and to the WSOP, WPT and all of the great people I have met and the wonderful people I have worked with throughout the years. Thank you for bestowing this honor upon me. I am very grateful.”
Biography
Having started out as a dealer, McClelland worked his way up to become WSOP tournament director during the 1980s. He later went on to server as Bellagio poker room manager from 2002 to 2013.
Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland on His Health, BB Ante & Poker Hall of Fame
A heart transplant forced him into retirement, but eight years later he returned to the WSOP and made the final table of Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed at the 2021 WSOP.
