Daniel Pickering

Daniel Pickering is an American poker player from Portland, Maine. As of 2025, his live tournament earnings total $247,307, placing him among the top live earners from his home state. His best live cash came from winning a WSOP Circuit event at Foxwoods.

Pickering’s biggest victory came in 2022 when he won Event #5: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Monster Stack at Foxwoods Resort Casino. He defeated James Karos in heads-up play to earn $27,653 and a WSOP Circuit ring. The final hand saw Pickering’s 4♦4♣ flop a full house against Karos’s A♥7♣, securing the title.

In the 2019 World Series of Poker Circuit at Planet Hollywood, Pickering cashed in the $1,700 Main Event, finishing in the money. During Day 1a, he eliminated Emmett Hickey by flopping a flush with 8♦7♦ against Hickey's A♠A♣.

Pickering has multiple cashes in WSOP and WSOP Online events. Notable results include:

• 2022 WSOP Event #54: $500 SALUTE to Warriors – 349th place for $876.
• 2022 WSOP Event #43: $500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em – 30th place for $7,436.
• 2020 WSOP Online Event #31: No Limit Hold'em Championship – 73rd place for $3,433.
• 2020 WSOP Online Event #27: No Limit Hold'em Freezeout – 193rd place for $768.
• 2020 MSPT Venetian $1,600 Main Event – 40th place for $4,000.
• 2019 WSOPC Planet Hollywood Event #12: $1,700 MAIN EVENT – 71st place for $2,977.
• 2019 WSOPC Planet Hollywood Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed – 15th place for $1,033.
• 2018 WSOP Event #10: $365 WSOP.com ONLINE No-Limit Hold'em – 25th place for $4,972.
• 2018 WSOP Circuit Rio Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em – 18th place for $3,065.
• Total WSOP-related earnings according to WSOP.com profile: $87,892.

Based on tournament reports, Pickering demonstrated patience and a willingness to engage in long heads-up battles. In the Foxwoods event, he and James Karos traded chips for nearly three hours before Pickering ultimately prevailed. He also showed the ability to make big calls, as seen when he snap-called Emmett Hickey's all-in with a flush draw (and flopped it). His approach appears solid and disciplined, typical of a successful tournament grinder.

With a WSOP Circuit ring and consistent cashes, Daniel Pickering has established himself as a respected player from Maine. His total live earnings of over $247,000 place him 11th on the Maine all-time money list. He continues to participate in major events both live and online.