Daniel Dvoress Breaks $50 Million Live Earnings Mark at EPT Monte Carlo
Canadian poker player Daniel Dvoress has surpassed $50 million in live tournament earnings at the EPT Monte Carlo stop, becoming another elite player to reach this milestone.
Canadian professional poker player Daniel Dvoress has surpassed the $50 million mark in live tournament earnings thanks to a strong performance at the 2025 EPT Monte Carlo. This achievement places him among the highest-earning players in live poker history.
In recent years, Dvoress has posted numerous results in major events, including multiple final-table appearances at Triton Super High Roller Series and EPT events. His playing style is known for combining solid fundamentals with aggression, particularly excelling in deep-stack strategy. Although he has yet to win a WSOP gold bracelet, his consistent earnings in high-roller events have proven his skill.
EPT Monte Carlo is one of the flagship stops on the European Poker Tour, attracting top players from around the world. Dvoress performed well in the Main Event, finishing sixth for €245,000, which pushed his total earnings past $50 million. Currently his live tournament winnings rank approximately 15th globally.
Milestone Significance
The $50 million mark is a major milestone in poker, reached by only about 20 players. Dvoress is the second Canadian to achieve this, following Sami Lahti who crossed that threshold in 2018.
Career Highlights
- 2022: Won two titles in the Triton Super High Roller Series, earning over $8 million total.
- 2023: Runner-up in the EPT Paris Main Event, winning €1.2 million.
- 2024: Made two final tables at WSOP Europe, accumulating $3 million in prize money.
Dvoress said, "I'm happy to reach this milestone, but my goal is always the next tournament. The beauty of poker is constantly challenging yourself."
FAQ
- This means he has become one of the few players in poker history to achieve this milestone, typically only top high-stakes tournament players can accumulate such high earnings. Currently, about 20 people worldwide have reached this level.