Benny Glaser

Benny Glaser was born on 7 June 1989 in Southampton, United Kingdom. He grew up playing strategy games such as chess and backgammon before discovering poker. He is also a keen guitar player and describes himself as a 'part-time poker coach and musician.' He resides in Eastleigh, England. Over time, he has become the most successful WSOP player from Europe in terms of bracelet wins.

Glaser has won nine World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, the most of any European player. His first bracelet came in 2015 in Event #33: $1,500 2-7 Triple Draw for $136,215. In 2016, he won two bracelets in the same week—first the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better ($244,103), then the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship ($407,194). He added a fourth bracelet in 2021 by winning the $10,000 Razz Championship ($274,693), and a fifth in 2023 in the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship ($311,428).

At the 2025 WSOP, Glaser achieved an historic feat by winning three bracelets in a single series: the $1,500 Dealer's Choice ($150,246), the $1,500 Mixed Omaha ($258,193), and the $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball ($208,552). He became the first player in WSOP history to win three mixed poker bracelets in one WSOP. In 2026, he captured his ninth bracelet by winning the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for $1,343,764. After this win, he told PokerNews, "It does feel like a bit of a dream right now. I'm so happy. It is just the dream, it's just like the pinnacle of mixed games achievement, and it's such a special tournament for me. I'm incredibly grateful."

Glaser plays on PokerStars under the alias "RunGodlike" and has won 15 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) titles. His first WCOOP win came in 2018 in a $55 Pot-Limit Omaha event ($23,807). In 2023, he set a record by winning 7 WCOOP titles in a single series. His largest online score was $43,055 for winning the $2,100 HORSE event at the 2020 WCOOP. His total online poker winnings exceed $1,800,000.

Outside the WSOP, Glaser has achieved significant results. He finished runner-up in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas for $2,830,000, his largest live cash. In 2025, he finished 10th in the $25,000 Super Main Event at WSOP Paradise for $665,875. He has also won numerous mixed-game side events on the European Poker Tour, including events in H.O.R.S.E., Quadruple Stud, Pot-Limit Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and Omaha Hi-Lo. In 2021, he placed second in the $10,000 8-Game Mix at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $57,000. his total live earnings are $8,755,195, with a best live cash of $2,830,000. He is ranked 196th on the All Time Money List and 10th on the England All Time Money List.

Glaser is known as a mixed-game specialist, excelling in variants such as Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo, Razz, and limit games. He employs an aggressive, positionally aware style that emphasizes precision and adaptability, particularly in hi-lo variants where he excels at semi-bluffing and thin value betting. His ability to read opponents and adjust his strategy in real time is a key strength.

Benny Glaser is widely regarded as one of the best mixed-game players in the world. He holds the record for the most WSOP bracelets by a European player and is the only player to win three mixed-event bracelets in a single WSOP. His combination of live and online success, including 15 WCOOP titles, solidifies his status as a legend in the poker community. With over $12.8 million in live earnings across all sources, he continues to be a dominant force in the poker world.