Kyle Carter
United States
Kyle Carter is an American professional poker player from Gaithersburg, Maryland, with over $66,000 in live tournament earnings. He has cashed six times at the World Series of Poker, including a final table at a WSOP Circuit event in 2015. Carter is known for his consistent deep runs in large-field events, such as a 37th-place finish in the 2024 WSOP Gladiators of Poker.
Overview
Kyle Carter is an American poker player from Gaithersburg, Maryland, who competes primarily in live tournaments. his total live earnings exceed $66,000, with his largest cash being $11,916. He has a steady record of cashing in WSOP events, demonstrating skill in large-field tournaments.
Early Career and WSOP Circuit Success
Carter first recorded a notable result in 2009, cashing in a WSOP Circuit event at Harrah's Atlantic City for $1,536. His breakout performance came in February 2015 at the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore, where he finished 9th out of 2,403 entrants in a $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry event, earning $11,916 — his best live cash to date.
World Series of Poker Main Event and Deep Runs
At the WSOP, Carter has made several deep runs in large-field tournaments. In 2024, he placed 37th in Event #20: $300 Gladiators of Poker No-Limit Hold'em, defeating 20,647 players for $11,090. He also cashed in the 2024 Colossus ($800) and the 2025 Seniors Championship ($2,000). His WSOP results include six cashes totaling $28,944, with one final table and no bracelets.
Playing Style and Reputation
While specific details of Carter's playing style are not extensively documented, his consistent deep runs in high-field-count events suggest a solid tournament strategy and the ability to navigate large fields. He is considered a reliable grinder on the East Coast poker circuit, with appearances at WSOP Circuit stops and the annual WSOP series in Las Vegas.
Legacy
Kyle Carter exemplifies the dedicated tournament professional who builds a career through steady results rather than a single headline win. His Hendon Mob profile ranks him among Maryland's top players in all-time money. Carter continues to compete in WSOP and WSOP Circuit events, maintaining an active presence in the poker community.
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