Brad Hood

Brad Hood is a professional poker player from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. his total live tournament earnings are $286,829, with his best single cash being $134,900. He ranks 5,725th among all players in the United States and 173rd in Pennsylvania.

Hood's career highlights are concentrated in low-to-mid buy-in events. He has made multiple final tables at Borgata Poker series but has yet to claim a title. His best result came in Borgata Poker Series Event #6 ($1,000 buy-in), where he finished 4th for $25,480. Additionally, his largest cash of $134,900 came from a WSOP side event (specific event name not clearly noted in public records), forming the bulk of his career earnings.

In Borgata Poker Series Event #6 ($1,000 buy-in), Hood advanced to the final table. Eventually, short-stacked, he moved all-in with 700,000 chips holding A♦6♦ but failed to overcome Bob Hwang's pocket sevens, finishing 4th. After the event, Hood said: "I've made a lot of final tables but always finish second through fifth, which is a bit frustrating. It's nice, but you want to win." The event was won by Alex Santiago, with chip counts at the final table being Santiago 2.5 million, Hwang 1.3 million, and Merone 500,000.

• Total Live Earnings: $286,829
• Best Single Cash: $134,900
• U.S. Earnings Rank: 5,725th
• Pennsylvania Earnings Rank: 173rd
• Global Poker Index (GPI) Rank: 11,731st (as of 2025)

Hood's earnings primarily come from multiple cashes in small-to-mid buy-in events. He has not scored large paydays in the WSOP Main Event or WPT Main Events, but through consistent and steady performance, he has accumulated nearly $300,000 in career live earnings.

After being eliminated at the Borgota event, Hood candidly expressed his feelings: "I'm a little frustrated. I've made a lot of final tables but always finish second through fifth. It feels good, but you still want to win." This quote reflects his desire for victory and reveals the genuine mindset of a professional player who has come close to winning multiple times without securing a title.

Brad Hood's career exemplifies a "steady accumulation" model—relying not on a single major tournament victory but on frequent cashes to gradually increase total earnings. His best cash is the $134,900 from a WSOP side event, but the majority of his earnings come from a series of events with buy-ins between $1,000 and $2,000. This pattern is a valuable reference for low-to-mid stake players: solid fundamentals and patience to wait for opportunities, rather than chasing high-risk, high-stakes events. Hood also started with online micro-stakes events before transitioning to live tournaments, demonstrating the importance of bankroll management.