Jason Rivkin

Jason Rivkin first got into poker by playing home games in high school. During college, he began grinding live and online events. After graduating from Rutgers in 2011, he started playing poker full time. Even as a professional, he continued his education and earned an MBA from Monmouth University in 2018.

Rivkin attributes much of his success to his brother, Eric Rivkin, who is also a professional poker player with just shy of $1 million in live cashes. Jason has 67 World Series of Poker (WSOP) cashes and grabbed a WSOP Circuit ring in 2016 in St. Louis.

Jason met his wife, Stephanie Rivkin, while playing at Parx Casino in Pennsylvania. The couple, both poker players, got married this summer and also scored some big poker wins in the same period. With a baby on the way, Jason decided to focus on his family's future while continuing his poker career.

Jason Rivkin's poker resume includes $1.5 million in tournament winnings across live and online events. His recent success online includes two deep runs on WSOP.com, highlighted by a runner-up finish in a $1,000 bracelet event on July 31, which paid $90,811. In that event, the flop came, the turn was, and the river came, and Rivkin was eliminated in second place.

His live tournament results have contributed significantly to his career earnings, with a total of $944,920 in live cashes according to major poker databases. He has consistently performed well in WSOP events, earning 67 cashes, and his WSOP Circuit ring in 2016 stands as a notable achievement.

Rivkin's approach to poker is rooted in live experience and intuition rather than modern training tools. He and his wife have never read a poker book, used a HUD, studied with a coach, or watched a training video. As Jason puts it, "Since we both got such an early start in poker, live experience and intuition has been our best and only guide."

He also emphasizes the importance of having a supportive partner: "Also, having an accomplished partner who can support you through the daily grind doesn't hurt." His style is often described as steady and disciplined, focusing on long-term profitability rather than flashy plays.

In 2023, Jason Rivkin has continued to show strong form, particularly in online tournaments. His runner-up finish in the WSOP.com bracelet event was a highlight, and he remains active in both live and online circuits. With a growing family, he is balancing his poker career with new responsibilities, but his track record suggests he will remain a consistent presence in the poker world.

While not a household name, Jason Rivkin represents the dedicated professional who builds a successful career through consistency and hard work. His story, alongside his brother Eric and wife Stephanie, illustrates the importance of family support in the demanding world of professional poker. His achievements, including a WSOP Circuit ring and multiple six-figure scores, solidify his place among the respected grinders of the game.