Daniel Dvoress

Daniel Dvoress was born on July 12, 1988, in the Soviet Union and emigrated to Canada at the age of eight, settling in Mississauga, Ontario, and later residing in Toronto. He discovered poker in high school, playing home games before transitioning to online poker in November 2006 under the screen names "Oxota" on PokerStars and "Oxotaments" on Full Tilt Poker. After completing college, he turned professional, focusing primarily on online cash games and tournaments. He is described as "Vegas-averse" and prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

Dvoress quickly rose through the online ranks, amassing over $2.6 million in online tournament winnings. His biggest early career score came in May 2014 when he won the PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) for $400,000. He also served as a coach for Phil Galfond's training site RunItOnce, sharing his expertise in high-stakes play. Online, he remains active and continues to post strong results.

Super High Roller Bowl Bahamas (2019)

In November 2019, Dvoress won the $250,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em tournament at the Super High Roller Bowl Bahamas, defeating Malaysia's Wai Chan heads-up to claim $4,080,000. This victory marked his most high-profile live title at the time and established him as a force in high-roller events.

World Series of Poker Bracelets

Dvoress won his first WSOP bracelet in August 2020 during the World Series of Poker Online, taking down the $1,500 Millionaire Maker event for $1,489,289. Despite being described as "Vegas-averse" and preferring online play, he embraced the unique opportunity of the virtual bracelet event. He captured his second bracelet live at the 2023 WSOP Europe, winning the €25,000 GGMillion€ event.

WPT and Other Titles

In 2021, Dvoress won the WPT Montreal Mike Sexton Classic for $294,346. He also finished third in the WPT Online Series Main Event for $249,324. These victories added to his growing resume of live and online titles.

Triton Poker Series Success

Dvoress has been a regular on the Triton Poker Series, earning multiple titles and deep runs. In May 2022, he won the €150,000 Triton Short Deck event in Madrid for $1,249,500. In November 2024, he finished second in the $100,000 Triton PLO Main Event in Monte Carlo for $1,563,000. His largest career cash came in December 2024 when he finished fourth in the $500,000 Triton Million (part of WSOP Paradise) for $4,390,000. In 2025 at WSOP Paradise, he placed third in the $100,000 Triton PLO Main Event for $1,135,000.

Dvoress has continued his hot streak into 2025 and 2026. In early 2026, he won the €25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up at EPT Paris for €286,040. At the 2026 Triton Poker Series Montenegro, he captured three titles in one series: the $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Golden Decade event for $849,000, the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $2,018,000, and the $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty Quattro for $255,000. He also cashed in other events, including eleventh place in the $100,000 NLH Main Event ($302,000) and fourteenth in the $50,000 NLH Eight Max ($102,000). Earlier in 2026, he won a $100,000 Triton Short Deck event at Jeju, defeating Isaac Koon. At the 2025 WSOP Paradise, he cashed in multiple events, including a seventh-place finish in the $125,000 Triton NLH 7-Handed for $551,000. Other notable results include a fifth-place finish in the $100,000 Triton PLO Main Event at the 2025 Triton Montenegro series for $702,000, and a fourth-place in the $100,000 PLO Main Event at the 2026 Triton Jeju series for $640,000.

As of 2026, his total live tournament earnings exceed $54 million, ranking him among the top Canadian players of all time (second on Canada's all-time money list). He also has over $9 million in WSOP earnings alone, with two bracelets and ten final tables. His online earnings exceed $2.6 million.

Dvoress is known for an aggressive, creative style that emphasizes positional advantage and post-flop reading. He is respected for his composure under pressure and his sophisticated bluffing and value betting. Despite playing the highest stakes, he maintains a low public profile, often shying away from the spotlight. He describes himself as a "bankroll nit," reflecting a conservative approach to financial management and risk. His net worth is estimated in the millions, though exact figures are private due to staking and swapping practices common in high-roller circles.

Daniel Dvoress has established himself as one of Canada's most successful poker players. With two WSOP bracelets, a Super High Roller Bowl title, and numerous Triton victories, he is a respected competitor on the global stage. His consistent success in the most demanding tournaments has earned him a reputation as an elite player who thrives under pressure. As of 2025, he was ranked 16th in the Global Poker Index. He continues to live in Toronto and remains active in both online and live high-stakes poker.

Daniel Dvoress's career statistics, as of mid-2026, include over $58.3 million in total live tournament earnings, placing him second on Canada's all-time money list. He has 238 recorded cashes, with 10 final tables at the World Series of Poker, where he has earned $9.6 million and two bracelets. On the World Poker Tour, he has one win (WPT Montreal Mike Sexton Classic) and total WPT earnings of $282,217. On the European Poker Tour, he has nine cashes totaling $283,353. He is ranked 11th in the 2026 Global Poker Index Player of the Year race, with over $6.3 million in POY winnings. His highest career cash remains $4.39 million for fourth place in the 2024 Triton Million.

In addition to his earlier successes, Dvoress continued to dominate the high-roller circuit. At the 2025 WSOP Paradise, he finished third in the $100,000 Triton PLO Main Event for $1,138,000 and seventh in the $125,000 Triton NLH for $551,000. In 2026, he achieved a historic feat at the Triton Poker Series Montenegro, winning three titles in a single series: the $25,000 Golden Decade event ($849,000), the $100,000 PLO Main Event ($2,018,000), and the $25,000 PLO Bounty ($255,000). Later in 2026, he placed fifth in the €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance at EPT Monte-Carlo for €179,000, and fourth in the $100,000 PLO Main Event at Triton Jeju for $640,000. His consistent deep runs have solidified his reputation as one of the premier high-stakes players in the world.