Levi Espeseth
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Levi Espeseth is an American poker player from Merrifield, Minnesota, known for consistent cashes in World Series of Poker (WSOP) events both live and online. His best result came in the 2021 WSOP.com PA Online Bracelet Event #8, where he finished 3rd for $27,654. He has accumulated over $121,000 in total WSOP earnings across 32 cashes.
Overview
Levi Espeseth is a poker professional from the United States (Merrifield, MN) who has built a solid record in WSOP events, particularly in online bracelet series. With 32 WSOP cashes and total earnings of $121,915 (as per WSOP.com), he has proven himself a consistent competitor in major tournaments.
WSOP Performance
Live WSOP Events
Espeseth first cashed at the WSOP in 2018, placing 953rd in the $365 GIANT No-Limit Hold'em event for $619, and later that year finished 64th in the $1,500 MONSTER STACK for $13,120. In 2019 he cashed in the $500 BIG 50 for $1,953. He returned in 2022 with two cashes: 236th in the $1,500 Freezeout ($2,407) and 428th in the $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER ($4,624). His live WSOP earnings total approximately $56,000.
Online WSOP Circuit & Bracelet Events
Espeseth has been highly active in WSOP Online events, especially those on WSOP.com for Pennsylvania players. His most notable result came in August 2021 when he finished 3rd in the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em PA Championship (Event #8) under the screen name "AmosSlade", earning $27,654. This remains his largest career cash.
In WSOP Online Circuit events, he recorded multiple final tables and wins:
- 1st place in the $20,000 NLH Double Stack (September 2023) for $3,438
- 1st place in a $20,000 NLH event (August 2023) for $18,973
- A series of deep runs including 3rd in a $20,000 PLOSSUS PKO 6-Max ($1,934) and 7th in a $25,000 NLH Double Stack ($1,532).
Online, he has accumulated over $65,000 in additional cashes from WSOP.com events.
Other Results
Beyond the WSOP, Espeseth participated in Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) events, with a recorded career MSPT earning of $882. No major results are listed for other tours.
Playing Style
Public information on Espeseth's playing style is limited. However, his results show a versatile player comfortable in both live and online formats, with success in PKO, turbo, and deepstack structures. His ability to win online freezeouts and make deep runs in large fields suggests a solid, patient approach.
Legacy
Levi Espeseth represents the many hard-grinding professionals who consistently compete at high levels without mainstream fame. His career demonstrates the viability of online poker as a path to tournament success, and his third-place finish in a WSOP Online bracelet event stands as his career highlight.
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