Daniel Sepiol

Daniel Sepiol, a native of Bloomington, Indiana, began making his mark on the live poker circuit in the early 2020s. His first major victory came in March 2021 when he won the MSPT Main Event at Riverside, Iowa, earning $162,781. Just a few months later, he finished runner-up in another MSPT event in Las Vegas for $105,450, showcasing his ability to consistently reach final tables. In August 2023, Sepiol took down the $2,700 Deep Stack event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open for $204,735, setting the stage for a career-defining run.

December 2023 marked the pinnacle of Sepiol's career to that point. Entering the $10,400 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, he outlasted a massive field of 3,835 entries to claim the title and a $5,282,954 first-place prize after a heads-up deal with Georgios Sotiropoulos. The victory catapulted him into the upper echelon of tournament poker and remains the largest cash of his career. According to reports, Sepiol delivered a brilliant final-table performance to secure the championship.

At the 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Sepiol added a WSOP bracelet to his resume. In Event #74: $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold'em, he faced a daunting heads-up deficit against Robert Natividad, trailing 17-to-1 in chips. Sepiol mounted an epic comeback to defeat Natividad and win $305,849. The comeback was widely praised as one of the tournament's most exciting moments.

Sepiol has accumulated numerous other deep runs at the WSOP. In 2025, he placed 7th in the $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed event for $189,021 and finished 33rd in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $26,069. He also cashed in the 2025 WSOP Main Event (560th for $30,000) and the 2024 WSOP $10,000 6-Handed Championship (58th for $20,040). Earlier in his career, he earned a top-10 finish in the 2022 WSOP Online $2,500 NLH event ($4,482) and multiple cashes in the Millionaire Maker and other events.

Beyond the WSOP and WPT, Sepiol regularly participates in high-stakes events on the PokerGO Tour. In the 2026 PokerGO Cup, he finished 8th in a $5,000 event for $22,200 and 16th in the $3,000 Showcase for $9,500. He also placed 5th in a $10,000 PokerGO Cup event in 2025 for $77,400 and 10th in the 2025 PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event for $27,000. In online poker, Sepiol has cashed in several WSOP Online events, including a 10th-place finish in a $2,500 NLH event in 2022 ($4,482) and a deep run in the 2021 WSOP Online $5,300 NLH event. He has also played in the Wynn Millions and other major online series.

Sepiol is known for a patient, fundamentally sound style that emphasizes reading opponents and maintaining positional awareness. He adjusts his play based on stack sizes and table dynamics, often controlling pots in deep-stacked situations and applying pressure when short-stacked. In the poker community, he is described as humble and focused, with a low-key public presence. Some have labeled him a "silent sniper" for his ability to accumulate results quietly. His deliberate decision-making and composure under pressure—exemplified by his WSOP comeback from a 17-to-1 chip deficit—underscore his mental resilience.

Sepiol continues to maintain a busy schedule on the live circuit. In 2025 and 2026, he has posted cashes in numerous WSOP events across various formats, including Pot-Limit Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and No-Limit Hold'em. He also finished 9th in the 2025 PokerStars NAPT Las Vegas $1,100 Main Event for $14,660 and 22nd in the 2024 NAPT $10,300 High Roller for $19,150. As of early 2026, his live tournament earnings exceed $9 million, placing him 190th on the all-time money list. With a WPT title, a WSOP bracelet, and consistent deep runs, Sepiol has established himself as a formidable force in modern tournament poker.