Brian Twete

Brian Twete is a professional poker player from Northwood, North Dakota, United States. He has been active in live poker tournaments since at least 2011, competing in both World Series of Poker (WSOP) events and regional circuits like the Dakota Poker Tour (DPT) and the Roughrider Poker Tour. Twete is known for his proficiency in Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better, as evidenced by his deep runs in WSOP events of that variant.

Twete has cashed in four WSOP events, all in Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better:

• 2011 WSOP Event #25: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better – 18th place ($5,726)
• 2012 WSOP Event #15: $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better – 9th place ($21,392)
• 2018 WSOP Event #25: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better – 52nd place ($2,799)
• 2024 WSOP Event #69: $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better – 29th place ($4,904)

His total WSOP earnings amount to $34,821. His best cash came in 2012, where he finished 9th out of 212 entrants in the $5,000 buy-in event.

Twete has been a consistent performer on the Dakota Poker Tour, accumulating 14,274 points over 30 tournaments. He has recorded 5 cashes and 3 final tables, with total winnings of $8,425 on the tour. His most notable achievement on the DPT came in the 2022 season when he won the Eagle Eye tournament, earning a $1,500 poker package. In April 2022, he also won the Valley City Eagles event after a two-hour heads-up battle, further establishing his presence in North Dakota’s poker scene.

More recently, Twete has participated in events on the Roughrider Poker Tour, playing two tournaments in March 2026 at the Spirit Lake Casino, though he did not cash in those events.

• Total Live Tournament Earnings: $58,010 (as per Hendon Mob)
• Largest Cash: $21,392 (2012 WSOP)
• Titles: 1 (Dakota Poker Tour event in 2022)
• Final Tables: 3 (DPT) plus a 9th-place finish at WSOP

Twete’s ability to perform well in both high-stakes WSOP fields and local tournaments demonstrates his versatile skill set as a seasoned professional. His expertise in Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better sets him apart as a specialist in that variant.