Rex Smith

Rex Smith is a poker player from the United States who has participated in numerous tournaments since at least 2019. According to available data, he has recorded 16 cashes in World Series of Poker (WSOP) events, accumulating total earnings of $27,973. He has not won a WSOP bracelet or Circuit ring, nor does he have any final table appearances in major events. His results indicate a level of participation in mid-stakes tournaments, primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi areas.

Smith's WSOP cashes span from 2019 to 2026, with the following notable finishes:

• 2026 WSOP Circuit - Choctaw Durant: 22nd out of 428 in Event #16 ($400 Monster Stack) for $1,050.
• 2023 WSOP Circuit - Horseshoe/Tunica: 79th out of 642 in Event #9 ($1,700 Main Event) for $2,640.
• 2023 WSOP Circuit - Choctaw Durant: 41st out of 288 in Event #10 ($400 6-Handed) for $602.
• 2022 WSOP: 419th out of 2,812 in Event #82 ($800 8-Handed Deepstack) for $1,282.
• 2022 WSOP: 343rd out of 2,668 in Event #59 ($1,000 Super Seniors) for $1,601.
• 2021 WSOP: 40th out of 1,893 in Event #58 (Super Seniors) for $5,773 — his largest recorded cash.
• 2021 WSOP: 93rd out of 5,404 in Event #52 (Seniors Championship) for $5,191.
• 2020 WSOP Circuit - Horseshoe Tunica: 11th out of 238 in Event #8 ($600 NLH) for $2,017.
• 2019 WSOP Circuit - Choctaw Durant: 39th out of 289 in Event #13 ($400 NLH) for $554.

These results show a pattern of deep runs but no top-10 finishes, suggesting a solid but not elite level of play.

Aside from WSOP events, Smith has recorded two cashes on the PokerAtlas circuit:

• September 2024: 6th place in a "Finger Licker" event in Dallas for $2,160.
• August 2024: 18th place in an NLH Seniors event in Las Colinas, but no cash (0$).

His combined non-WSOP earnings amount to $2,160, bringing his total live tournament earnings to approximately $30,133 (based on available data).

While little is known about Smith's poker background, a LinkedIn profile under the same name indicates he works as a Cook II at Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and previously as a Sous Chef. This suggests poker may be a secondary activity for him, consistent with his limited tournament schedule and modest cashes.

Rex Smith is not a household name in poker, but his consistent participation in WSOP and Circuit events over several years demonstrates a dedication to the game. His results, while not spectacular, are respectable for an amateur or semi-professional player. He serves as an example of the many players who enjoy tournament poker without achieving superstar status.