Kyle Shipman

Kyle Shipman is an American poker player from the United States who has been active on the Roughrider Poker Tour (RPT), a regional tournament circuit based in North Dakota. His results in 2026 highlight his steady presence in the local poker scene.

Shipman’s 2026 season on the RPT included 16 tournaments played, with 2 cashes and 1 title. He earned a total of $4,500 in winnings and accumulated 136 points on the tour leaderboard. His first-place finish came on January 11, 2026, at Event 2 at the Elbow Room in Bismarck, where he took home $3,300 and 46 points. Other notable cashes include a 4th-place finish at Event 10E at Sky Dancer Casino on February 22, 2026, worth $1,200 and 27 points.

Shipman achieved his largest career cash to date in the $250 RPT Casino State Championship Main Event held in January 2026 at Spirit Lake Casino & Resort. The tournament drew a record field of 1,655 entries, making it the largest poker tournament ever held in North Dakota. Shipman finished 8th, earning $6,200. The event was won by Preston Dean, who defeated Steve Kelly heads-up for the $49,300 top prize and a WSOP Main Event package.

Shipman’s 2026 results on the RPT include the following in chronological order:

• January 11, 2026: Event 2 Elbow Room – 1st place, $3,300
• January 16, 2026: Event 3A Moose Lodge – 23rd place
• January 24, 2026: Event 4B The Spot – 22nd place
• January 24, 2026: Event 4C The Spot – 13th place
• February 13, 2026: Event 9A Powerhouse – 14th place
• February 14, 2026: Event 9B Powerhouse – 15th place
• February 21, 2026: Event 10D Sky Dancer Casino – 18th place
• February 22, 2026: Event 10E Sky Dancer Casino – 4th place, $1,200
• March 1, 2026: Event 12 Phat Fish – 42nd place
• March 7, 2026: Event 13D Grand River Casino – 43rd place
• April 11, 2026: Event 18D Premiere Poker Series – 57th place
• April 25, 2026: Event 20 Central Station – 19th place
• May 15, 2026: Event 23A Bismarck Moose Lodge – 19th place
• May 16, 2026: Event 23B Bismarck Moose Lodge – 8th place
• May 30, 2026: Event 24 Pub 21 – 16th place
• June 6, 2026: Event 25B Amvets Club – 23rd place

Although specific details about Shipman’s playing style are not documented in the search results, his consistent cashes and title win suggest a disciplined, well-rounded approach suitable for the multi-table tournament format. His results show resilience, with multiple deep runs in events with large fields.