Mitchell Bailey

Mitchell Bailey is a professional poker player from the United States who has primarily competed in live tournament events, particularly at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and WSOP Circuit. His specialty lies in Omaha variants, including Pot-Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo, where he has recorded multiple final-table appearances.

According to WSOP.com records, Bailey has nine career cashes with total earnings of $35,371. He has made three final tables and accumulated 5,394 points. His best-known results come from WSOP Circuit events at Thunder Valley Casino:

• October 2024 – WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Event #11: $600 Big O – 2nd place ($8,040)
• January 2024 – WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Event #3: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha – 2nd place ($7,770)
• October 2022 – WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Event #10: $600 Pot-Limit Omaha – 3rd place ($6,765)

Bailey has also cashed in several WSOP events in Las Vegas:

• 2022 WSOP Event #72: $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo / Big O – 100th place ($2,413)
• 2022 WSOP Event #7: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better – 54th place ($4,465)
• 2018 WSOP Event #11: $365 PLO GIANT – 68th place ($1,101)
• 2016 WSOP Event #19: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha – 98th place ($1,750)
• 2010 WSOP Event #36: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em – 302nd place ($1,870)

During the 2018 WSOP PLO GIANT, Bailey was featured in a PokerNews article where he doubled up with trip aces but was later eliminated short-stacked.

While detailed analysis of Bailey's playing style is limited, his consistent success in Omaha events suggests a strong understanding of the complexities of that game. He likely employs a solid, fundamental approach, adapting to the high-variance nature of Pot-Limit Omaha.

Mitchell Bailey represents the many professional poker players who achieve steady results on the tournament circuit without becoming household names. His career illustrates the viability of focusing on specific game variants and leveraging consistent deep runs to build a sustainable poker career.