Joshua Mccully

Joshua Mccully, born in Brisbane, Australia, began playing poker at age 19 as a pastime. His early success came from online tournaments, which supplemented his income while he was a working student. In 2017, he participated in a government hearing to oppose Australia’s Interactive Gambling Bill of 2001, which effectively banned online poker in the country—a testament to his commitment to the game. After the ban, Mccully shifted his focus to live events, quickly making a name for himself on the Australian circuit.

Mccully captured his first live title in 2017 at The Championships Sydney Main Event Warm Up. The following year, he finished 4th in the WSOP International Circuit Sydney $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Challenge, earning $62,833. his total live earnings stand at $2,094,901, with a best live cash of $277,291. He is ranked 23rd on the Australia All Time Money List. His live results include deep runs in Asian events, with net winnings in the Asia-Pacific region totaling $829,441 and a biggest win there of $304,120.

At the 2026 World Series of Poker, Mccully claimed his first WSOP bracelet in Event #8: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo Online on GGPoker, overcoming a field of 672 entries to earn $113,090. During the same WSOP summer, he recorded multiple live cash finishes: 311th in the $550 Mini Mystery Millions ($2,100), 89th in the $1,700 Circuit Championship ($5,000), and 41st in the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event ($13,900), demonstrating his versatility across formats and disciplines.

Mccully is known for a conservative yet mathematically sound approach. He excels in deep-stacked phases, leveraging position and hand selection, and applies ICM principles effectively in turbo formats. His ability to switch between live and online environments—reading physical opponents at the table and relying on HUD data online—highlights his adaptability. He remains one of Australia’s most consistent tournament grinders, with a reputation for patience and disciplined decision-making.