Paul Maxfield

Born and raised in England, Paul Maxfield obtained a university degree in Finance before going on to get his real estate license. He spent the majority of his career in the pharmaceutical business and started a company with his brother while always managing to find some time to play poker. After achieving some minor cashes in tournaments since the mid-1990s, his breakout year came in 2004. He won the €5,000 European Hold'em Championships at the Euro Finals of Poker for over $103,761, and then won the £1,000 No Limit Hold'em at the Midlands Medley in Walsall for $75,651. He then went to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and cashed in three events, reaching two final tables.

In 2005, Paul Maxfield traveled to Las Vegas to play in the World Poker Tour (WPT) $25,000 main event. He made it to the televised final table and finished in second place to Tuan Le, earning $1,698,390 – the largest cash of his career. This runner-up finish propelled his total tournament earnings past the $2 million mark and solidified his reputation as a consistent performer on the live tournament circuit.

Paul Maxfield is known for his solid, patient playing style. He excels at using position to his advantage, remaining calm in deep-stacked situations, and identifying opponents' weaknesses. His style is tight-aggressive, and he is willing to make large bets when the moment calls for it. Fellow players often describe him as a 'gentleman at the table,' yet his poker play is sharp and opportunistic.

After 25 years working in the pharmaceutical industry, Paul Maxfield retired to become a full-time poker professional. His career live tournament earnings exceed $2 million, with his best cash being the $1.69 million from the WPT. Although he no longer plays as frequently, his achievements in the mid-2000s, particularly his deep runs at the WSOP and WPT, remain a highlight of British poker history. Maxfield's disciplined approach and steady results serve as an example of how a balanced lifestyle and poker can coexist.

• In 2004, won the €5,000 European Hold'em Championships at the Euro Finals of Poker for $103,761.
• Later in 2004, won the £1,000 No Limit Hold'em at the Midlands Medley in Walsall for $75,651.
• At the 2004 WSOP, cashed in three events and reached two final tables.
• In 2005, finished runner-up in the WPT $25,000 main event in Las Vegas, earning $1,698,390.

Paul Maxfield's career has been recognized on poker databases such as the Hendon Poker Group, where his profile was published on February 27, 2013. The profile highlights his disciplined approach and significant cashes, which contributed to over $2 million in live tournament earnings.