Gordon Sprague

Gordon Sprague is a professional poker player from Norwich, Connecticut, United States. With live tournament earnings of $60,413 and over $123,000 in WSOP earnings across 21 cashes, Sprague has built a solid reputation in the poker community. He is also a U.S. military veteran and holds a Master's degree in Human Services Counseling and Military Resilience from Liberty University.

Sprague's poker career dates back to 2008 when he recorded his first WSOP cash in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, finishing 71st for $6,115. Off the felt, he has a strong background in higher education and veteran advocacy. He served as President of the Student Veterans Organization at Wingate University and later as a Graduate Assistant for Veteran Outreach. He now works as a faculty lead for HVAC at South Piedmont Community College and runs a consulting business as a Veteran Advocate.

Sprague's most notable victory came in March 2024 at WSOP Circuit – Horseshoe Las Vegas, Event #8: $600 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em, where he defeated a field of 1,349 players to win $30,875 for first place. He also final-tabled the $400 Seniors event at WSOP Circuit – Planet Hollywood in January 2026, finishing 8th for $7,200. In total, he has made three WSOP final tables and earned one ring.

His best WSOP result in a non-Circuit event came in the 2019 Main Event, where he finished 804th (shared by two entries) for $18,535. He also cashed in the 2013 Little One for One Drop ($1,111 buy-in), finishing 78th for $6,163.

• Total Live Earnings: $60,413 (Hendon Mob) / $123,000+ (WSOP only)
• Best Live Cash: $30,875 (2024 WSOP Circuit $600 Seniors)
• WSOP Cashes: 21
• WSOP Final Tables: 3
• WSOP Circuit Wins: 1

Beyond WSOP, Sprague has cashed in various events across the country, including the $1,000 Mini Main Event at the 2023 World Series of Poker (123rd for $4,414).

While not extensively documented, Sprague's tournament history suggests a preference for seniors-oriented events and medium-to-low buy-in tournaments. He has shown consistent ability to navigate large fields, as evidenced by his deep runs in the COLOSSUS and Gladiators events. His professional background as an educator and veteran likely contributes to a disciplined and analytical approach at the tables.

Sprague resides in Monroe, North Carolina, and is a veteran of the U.S. military. He is passionate about helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life and frequently speaks on leadership and operational planning. He holds a Master's degree from Liberty University and is currently a faculty member at South Piedmont Community College.