Roland Harrison
United States
Roland Harrison is an American poker player from Forest Hills, New York, known for being one of the most consistent tournament players on the tour. He has amassed over $4.7 million in live earnings and over $4.4 million in WSOP-related earnings, with over 500 WSOP cashes as of 2025.
Early Career
Roland Harrison began his poker career over 20 years ago, quickly establishing himself as a regular on the tournament circuit. Originally from Forest Hills, New York, he has consistently recorded cashes spanning two decades, earning over $4.8 million in live tournaments according to The Hendon Mob.
WSOP Achievements
Harrison is famous for being one of the top World Series of Poker cashers of all time. As of 2025, he has cashed over 500 times in WSOP bracelet and circuit events, ranking second in all-time cashes behind Arkadiy Tsinis. Despite this record, a WSOP bracelet eluded him for nearly two decades until October 2024, when he won the $400 PLOSSUS PKO 6-Max on WSOP.com in Michigan, topping a 444-player field for $23,519.85 under the screenname 'pmgls12'.
Notable Tournament Results
Harrison has numerous deep runs in major series. In the 2025 WSOP, he finished 6th in Event #67: $300 Gladiators of Poker for $100,120 and 22nd in Event #71: $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship for $20,000. Other notable results include an 11th-place finish in Event #60: $3,000 Limit Hold'em for $12,547, a 50th in Event #29: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em for $10,539, and a 9th in the 2023 WSOP Paradise Event #2: $1,500 Millionaire Maker for $50,000. He also placed 5th in the 2024 WSOP Event #25: $3,000 6-Handed Limit Hold'em for $33,387 and 7th in the 2023 WSOP Europe Event #10: €2,000 8-Game Mix for €6,380.
Playing Style
Known for his patient and disciplined approach, Harrison excels in a variety of game formats, including No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and mixed games like H.O.R.S.E. and 8-Game. His ability to adapt to different disciplines has contributed to his longevity and consistent cashes across major series such as the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour.
Legacy
With over $4.4 million in WSOP-related earnings and a reputation as one of the most consistent players in poker history, Harrison remains a respected figure in the poker community. His achievement of over 500 WSOP cashes underscores his enduring skill and work ethic.
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