Eric Wasserson

Eric Wasserson's first recorded live cash came in 2010 at the World Series of Poker in a $1,000 no-limit hold'em event. Over the next several years, he steadily built a reputation as a formidable tournament player, particularly in mixed-game formats. His early results included a second-place finish in the 2014 WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout for $157,490, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure.

Throughout his career, Wasserson came agonizingly close to winning a WSOP bracelet multiple times before finally breaking through. In 2014, he finished runner-up in the $3,000 NLHE Shootout. At the 2016 WSOP, he placed third in the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship, earning $545,772. He also finished second in the 2022 $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship for $180,559. Other deep WSOP runs include a third-place finish in the 2017 $10,000 Tag Team Championship, as well as multiple fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth-place finishes. These results underscored his consistency across a wide range of disciplines.

Wasserson finally secured his first WSOP bracelet at the 2024 WSOP Paradise series held in the Bahamas. He won the $25,000 Dealer's Choice Championship, taking home $353,340. The victory was the culmination of years of near-misses and solidified his status as one of the top mixed-game players in the world. The event attracted a competitive field, and Wasserson navigated through the eight-game mix to claim the title.

Following his bracelet win, Wasserson's career reached new heights with massive scores in elite high-roller events. At the 2025 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, he finished fourth in the $200,000 Triton Invitational, earning $2,287,000—his largest single cash to date. Later that year, at the 2025 WSOP Paradise, he placed fifth in the $25,000 Super Main Event (a $60 million guaranteed tournament), adding another $2,350,000 to his tally. He also cashed in the $250,000 Triton Invitational at the same series for $389,000 (21st) and the $250,000 Triton NLH Invitational for $403,500. These results propelled his total live earnings past $9 million.

In 2025 and 2026, Wasserson continued to demonstrate his versatility across both hold'em and mixed games. At the 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas, he finished second in the $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship for $277,960, fifth in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed Championship for $211,068, and 16th in the $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed. He also cashed in the $25,000 High Roller H.O.R.S.E. and several $10,000 mixed-game championships. In early 2026, he placed 15th in the $25,000 NLHE High Roller at the WSOP and 31st in the $10,000 Big O Championship. He also had a cash in the PGT Mixed Games $26,000 Ten Game Championship. Wasserson's tournament record shows 97 live cashes, 14 WSOP final tables, and one WSOP ring.

Wasserson is known for a disciplined, solid approach to the game, particularly excelling in mixed-game formats where technical proficiency and adaptability are paramount. His patient style and strong fundamentals allow him to exploit opponents' mistakes while minimizing his own exposure. He is respected for his ability to shift gears across different variants, from limit games to no-limit hold'em. While not relying on elaborate bluffs, he employs a tight-aggressive strategy that has proven effective against the world's best players.

With total live earnings exceeding $9 million, Eric Wasserson ranks among the top American players on the all-time money list and is seventh in Pennsylvania. His journey from early small cashes to multi-million-dollar scores exemplifies persistence and skill development. Wasserson's success in high-stakes mixed games and his bracelet victory have cemented his place as a formidable competitor on the global poker stage.