Adam Hendrix

Adam Hendrix grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, but spent summers in Homer with his father, where he was first exposed to poker. He recalls, "I’d skip fishing some days, turn on ESPN, and watch the Main Event. That was my introduction to poker." This early fascination led him to pursue the game seriously, with his first live cash recorded in January 2016.

Hendrix broke through at the 2017 World Series of Poker, finishing runner-up in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo event for $137,992. In 2019, he placed second in the €1,100 EPT Barcelona National, earning €346,500 ($384,231). This remained his largest score until 2023, when he took fifth in the $50,000 WSOP Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for $570,671.

In December 2024, Hendrix captured his first WPT title by winning a $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em side event at the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas for $629,000, a career-best cash. He continued his hot streak in 2025, winning a $10,000 PokerGO Cup event for $316,050. Other notable results include a fourth-place finish in the 2024 WSOP $800 DeepStack ($125,074) and a fifth-place in the 2024 Champions Club Winter Poker Open ($59,910).

As of 2025, Hendrix has accumulated over $10 million in live earnings according to PokerNews, with The Hendon Mob reporting $8,014,473 at the time of his 2025 WSOP Main Event final table appearance. He boasts 248 WSOP cashes, two WSOP Circuit rings, and 40 WSOP final tables.

Hendrix entered the 2025 WSOP $10,000 Main Event as a $25K Fantasy Draft pick and a seasoned pro with nearly $8.3 million in prior earnings. He started on Day 1a, finishing with only 44,500 chips. His stack grew steadily: 138,500 on Day 2abc, 476,000 on Day 3, and a massive jump to 2,550,000 on Day 4. By Day 6, he bagged 16,125,000 chips in eighth place among 57 players.

At the final table, Hendrix started with 40 big blinds (48,000,000 chips) in Seat 8. He was eliminated in sixth place after losing a critical all-in with pocket jacks against ace-king, earning $1,900,000. Reflecting on his deep run, he said, "Having prior history with opponents helps a lot. When I look down at my cards, I kind of already know what I'm going to do. It gives you clarity, helps avoid emotional decisions." He credited his fiancée and her family for their support on the rail.

Hendrix is widely regarded as a solid, technical player who leverages position and range advantages with nuanced post-flop play. He focuses on opponent reads and dynamic adjustments, earning a reputation as a hardworking student of the game. Often described as underrated, he avoids controversy and emphasizes continuous learning. His success across No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha highlights his versatility.

Hendrix resides in Anchorage, Alaska, with his fiancée. He is active on Twitter as @AdamHendrix10 and on Instagram as @icemanhendrix. He does not maintain a YouTube channel. Despite his success, he remains grounded, noting the importance of family and his Alaskan roots.

As of 2025, Adam Hendrix holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) rank of 113 and is recognized as Alaska's number 1-ranked player of all time in live tournament earnings. he ranks 105th on the United States All Time Money List and 222nd globally. His career earnings exceed $10 million, with a best live cash of $629,000.

Hendrix continued his success into 2026, starting with a runner-up finish in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the U.S. Poker Open, earning $115,468. He also cashed in several 2026 World Series of Poker events, including a 37th-place finish in the $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold'em ($25,104), 41st in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em ($7,046), and 59th in the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha ($10,904). In the 2025 PokerGO Tour season, he placed fifth in a $10,000 Poker Masters event for $72,500 and tenth in another for $33,600. His consistent deep runs across high-stakes tournaments underscore his status as a top-tier professional.