James Albrecht

James "Jim" W. Albrecht, 53, of Las Vegas, died October 16, 2003. He was born on December 8, 1949 in St. Augustine, Fla. and resided in Las Vegas for 31 years. Jim was a loving husband, father, brother and son. He was a tremendous influence in the poker industry and held positions including the Tournament Director of the World Series of Poker for ten years, Director and the innovation behind the World Poker Open and was the founder for Poker Consultants Inc. His contribution to the industry was not only valuable, but exceptional in that he was instrumental in the evolution of poker. His accomplishment exceeded his years. He will be loved and remembered by family and friends for his integrity, wisdom and compassion. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters, Kim Martin and Jennifer, both of Las Vegas; parents, Joseph and Mary, of St. Augustine, Fla.; brothers, Mark, of Bedford, Mass. and John, of St. Augustine, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Brooke, Kian and Mackinzie, all of Las Vegas. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, with service and internment to follow at 2 p.m., all at Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Rd.