Marc MacDonnell

Marc MacDonnell is an Irish poker professional renowned for his consistent deep runs in both live and online tournaments. With live tournament earnings exceeding $3.5 million, he has established himself as one of Ireland's most successful players. MacDonnell's career highlights include a seven-figure score in the 2018 Caribbean Poker Party Main Event, a runner-up finish at the 2015 World Series of Poker, and numerous notable online victories.

MacDonnell began making his mark in the online poker world, amassing over $1.6 million in online tournament winnings. A standout result came in 2014 when he finished third in the PokerStars Sunday Million, earning $106,800 – then a career-best score. He also captured titles in the GGPoker Global MILLION$ ($71,835) and the PartyPoker KO Series ($51,535). In September 2023, MacDonnell triggered the progressive jackpot mini-game 'The Deal' on PokerStars, receiving half of the $826,000 jackpot – over $413,000 in cash. His online prowess extends to the WSOP Online series, where he has multiple final-table appearances, including a fifth-place finish in the 2020 People's Choice Event for $53,897.

MacDonnell's live tournament resume is highlighted by several deep runs at the World Series of Poker. In 2015, he finished runner-up in the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Hyper Turbo event, earning $155,876. Two years later, he placed fifth in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker for $420,805. His biggest live cash to date came in 2018 at the PartyPoker Caribbean Poker Party Main Event, where he finished third for a career-best $1,000,000. Other notable results include a fourth-place finish in the 2022 WSOP Event #82: $800 Deepstack for $95,487, and an 11th-place showing in the 2023 WSOP Event #37: $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $36,118.

MacDonnell continues to be a regular presence on the European Poker Tour and at the WSOP. In 2023, he cashed in multiple EPT events, including the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event (128th for €9,850) and the EPT Prague Mystery Bounty (28th for €6,330). He also performed well at the 2024 Galway Poker Festival, finishing 8th in the €600 Main Event for €12,500. In 2025, he cashed in the WSOP Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship (460th for $6,004) and the Irish Open €1,150 Main Event (64th for €8,300). MacDonnell's ability to consistently reach the money in large fields underscores his reputation as a solid, disciplined tournament player.