Joshua Reichard

Joshua Reichard, from Janesville, Wisconsin, began his poker career on regional tours, quickly establishing himself as a consistent mid-stakes tournament player. His first major title came in 2013 when he won an MSPT event in Milwaukee, marking the start of a prolific run on the Mid-States Poker Tour.

Reichard's breakthrough came on the World Series of Poker Circuit, where he has won an impressive 17 rings, placing him fourth all-time behind Ari Engel (18), Daniel Lowery (20), and Maurice Hawkins (25). Notable circuit wins include the 2022 Council Bluffs Main Event for over $120,000 and a H.O.R.S.E. title at Horseshoe Hammond in March 2025. His consistency on the circuit has made him a fixture in the upper echelons of the Global Poker Index.

In September 2022, Reichard was inducted into the MSPT Hall of Fame as its 10th member, recognizing his 26 career cashes and multiple titles on the tour. He continues to perform strongly in MSPT events, as evidenced by recent results: 8th place at Riverside Casino in March 2026 ($13,876), 11th at Running Aces in December 2025 ($11,242), and 39th at FireKeepers in October 2025 ($8,999). His MSPT success has been a cornerstone of his career.

Reichard has made deep runs in multiple World Series of Poker events. In the 2024 WSOP Main Event, he finished 377th for $40,000. He also cashed in the 2023 WSOP Mini Main Event (2nd, $339,646), the 2023 WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed (6th, $116,842), and the 2024 WSOP $2,500 Freezeout (6th, $82,702). In 2025, he placed 3rd in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker for $702,360, one of the largest scores of his career. Other notable 2025 results include 31st in H.O.R.S.E. ($6,299) and 41st in the $800 Deepstack ($6,051).

The crowning achievement of Reichard's career came at the 2026 World Series of Poker, when he won his first gold bracelet in Event #62: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em, earning $555,198. This victory ended his long wait for a WSOP bracelet and solidified his status among the top tournament players. In the same series, he also cashed in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship (48th, $28,240) and the $1,500 Double Board Bomb Pot (143rd, $3,356).

Reichard is known for an aggressive, data-driven style, leveraging position and strong post-flop reading skills. He excels in online multi-table tournaments, using mathematics and probability to make decisions while maintaining discipline. His versatility across games—No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, H.O.R.S.E., and mixed games—has been key to his sustained success. He is also active as a poker coach and strategy content creator, sharing insights from his experience.

With live earnings exceeding $7.1 million, Reichard ranks third on Wisconsin's all-time money list and inside the top 500 globally. He holds 16 WSOP rings (per WSOP.com record) and over 174 WSOP cashes, with total WSOP earnings of nearly $3 million. His 17 WSOP Circuit rings place him among the winningest players in circuit history. Reichard's combination of online and live success, along with his MSPT Hall of Fame induction, marks him as one of the most accomplished American grinders of his era.

Beyond his standout third-place in the Millionaire Maker, Reichard recorded several other deep runs at the 2025 WSOP. He finished 37th in the $10,000 Mystery Bounty ($20,045), 75th in the $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha ($3,099), 148th in the $1,500 Shootout ($5,360), 195th in the $1,000 Mystery Millions ($6,400), 311th in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em ($6,010), and 433rd in the Main Event ($35,000). He also cashed in the $1,000 Mini Main Event (911th, $2,239), the $600 Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack (465th, $1,201), and the $1,000 Tag Team (47th, $1,951). Additionally, he placed 663rd in the 2025 Irish Open Main Event (€1,600).

Reichard continued his strong presence on the Mid-States Poker Tour throughout the 2025-2026 season. In March 2026, he finished 8th at Riverside Casino for $13,876, and in February 2026, he placed 43rd at Potawatomi for $5,826. Earlier in December 2025, he took 11th at Running Aces for $11,242. Other notable MSPT cashes in late 2025 include 38th at Ameristar East Chicago ($2,393), 70th at Playground Poker Club (C$2,685), 176th at Potawatomi ($2,090), 95th at Jack Cleveland ($1,800), 31st at Hollywood Casino ($3,006), and 45th at Ameristar East Chicago ($2,475). These results underscore his consistency on the tour.