Conor Beresford

Conor Beresford's poker career began online, playing high-stakes SNG and cash games under the ID '1_conor_b_1'. With a solid foundational skill set, he rose quickly, reaching #1 on the PocketFives worldwide rankings. He won major online titles on PokerStars including the Sunday Million, SCOOP, and WCOOP, accumulating over $17 million in online earnings. He also won a WSOP Circuit ring in online poker.

Beresford's live tournament career is equally impressive. His largest cash came from the 2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA), where he won a $50,000 six-handed event for $536,782. He finished 3rd in the €10,300 High Roller at EPT Prague 2022 for €256,300, and runner-up in the £1,100 UKIPT Main Event at EPT London 2022 for £145,120. In 2023, he placed 5th in the €2,200 Estrellas High Roller at EPT Barcelona for €165,230, and 3rd in the €10,200 Mystery Bounty at EPT Monte Carlo 2023 for €45,150.

In WSOP events, he has 47 in-the-money finishes with total earnings of approximately $376,602, but has not yet won a bracelet. His best WSOP result includes a 214th place in the 2023 $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event ($3,502). He also has multiple cashes in WPT (World Poker Tour) online events.

Beresford is known for a tight-aggressive (TAG) style, with selective preflop play and skilled postflop value betting and bluffing based on position and reads. He shows patience in deep-stacked structures, focuses on bankroll management and emotional control, and excels at applying pressure during bubble phases. This disciplined approach allows him to maintain long-term profitability in high-variance environments, earning him a reputation as a "grinder" in the UK poker scene.

• Online Legend: With over $17 million in online earnings, he has been called an "Online Legend" by PokerNews.
• Low-Key & Practical: Rarely seeks media attention, preferring to focus on the tables.
• Multi-Event Success: Has achieved results in EPT, WSOP, WPT, and the UKIPT circuit.
• 2025 Recent Results: EPT Malta €2,700 Open High Roller 16th (€14,350), EPT Barcelona €5,300 Main Event 278th (€9,800).

Conor Beresford is a successful example of an online-to-live transition, with total live earnings exceeding $2.75 million and a Global Poker Index rank of 7,719. His career demonstrates the importance of solid fundamentals and continuous learning, offering valuable lessons for poker enthusiasts.