Brandon Wilson

Brandon Wilson, a poker professional from Chicago, Illinois, began making his mark on the live tournament scene in the early 2020s. His early cashes came primarily in Las Vegas events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the Aria Poker Classic. By 2025, Wilson had accumulated over $5 million in live earnings, and his total recorded earnings, including online results, had surpassed $16.6 million. He quickly established himself as a consistent contender in high-stakes tournaments, leveraging a patient and mathematically sound approach.

Wilson's breakout performances have come on the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. In 2025, he recorded seven cashes totaling $3.8 million, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em 7-Handed event in Jeju for $1.15 million, and a fourth-place finish in the $125,000 Triton No-Limit Hold'em 7-Handed at WSOP Paradise for $1.132 million. The following year, Wilson continued his Triton dominance with four cashes worth $3.47 million, including another second-place result in the $150,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $2.241 million and a runner-up in the $50,000 7-Handed event for $948,000. Overall, his Triton earnings stand at $7.27 million across 11 cashes, with eight final-table appearances but no outright victory yet.

Wilson has been a regular at the WSOP, where he has 34 cashes and five final tables, earning $3.35 million. While he has not yet won a WSOP bracelet, he has come close on multiple occasions. In the 2026 WSOP, he cashed in the $5,000 Six-Max event (116th, $10,531) and the $3,000 Six-Max event (138th, $6,010). Wilson also finished 13th in the 2026 WSOP $25,000 Heads-Up Championship for $60,000, and he placed 4th in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $125,000 Triton event. His deep runs in WSOP events underscore his ability to compete against the world's best.

Beyond Triton and WSOP, Wilson has excelled in other major series. In March 2026, he won the €10,300 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris, earning $789,066. This victory marked his first EPT title and a career milestone. He also has success on the PokerGO Tour (PGT), winning a $10,000 PGT Last Chance event in January 2026 for $275,400 and placing fifth in the PGT Kickoff #3 for $47,700. In 2025, Wilson finished 2nd in the GPI Player of the Year standings with over $6.3 million in POY earnings, demonstrating his consistent high-level performance.

Wilson's recent results show no signs of slowing down. In the 2026 PGT Summer Series, he placed 5th in a $15,700 No-Limit Hold'em event for $42,000, and he cashed in the Aria Poker Classic and Wynn Summer Classic. He also reached the $5 million live earnings milestone, ranking 5th on the Illinois All Time Money List and 180th in the United States. With over $16.6 million in total earnings and a world ranking in the top 100, Wilson continues to be a formidable presence in high-stakes poker, earning a reputation for his calm demeanor and tactical precision.

Brandon Wilson is recorded under his full name, Brandon Patrick Wilson, in official poker databases such as WSOP.com and The Hendon Mob. He is a resident of Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to his live WSOP cashes, Wilson has achieved significant results in online WSOP events. According to WSOP.com, he has a combined total of 52 cashes (live and online) in WSOP tournaments, with 17 final table appearances. While he has not yet captured a bracelet, his deep runs in both live and online formats highlight his adaptability.

During the 2026 summer tournament series, Wilson recorded additional notable cashes: 148th in the $3,500 BetMGM No-Limit Hold'em Championship at the Aria Poker Classic for $6,680, and 32nd in the $10,400 No-Limit Hold'em at the Wynn Summer Classic for $45,749.