Russell Powell

Russell Powell is a poker player from the United States who has been active in live tournament poker, particularly in WSOP and WSOP Circuit events. His public profile on WSOP.com shows consistent participation in major series since 2014.

Powell has cashed in several high-profile WSOP events:

• 2016 WSOP Event #2: The COLOSSUS II - $565 No-Limit Hold'em – Ranked 85th out of 21,613 entries, earning $8,557 (his largest single cash).
• 2017 WSOP Event #5: THE COLOSSUS III - $565 No-Limit Hold'em – Finished 1,340th out of 18,054 for $1,214.
• 2018 WSOP Event #7: COLOSSUS - $565 No-Limit Hold'em – Placed 1,359th out of 13,070, winning $927.
• 2018 WSOP Event #21: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em MILLIONAIRE MAKER – Reached 867th out of 7,361, earning $2,468.
• 2019 WSOP Event #3: BIG 50 - $500 No-Limit Hold'em – Finished 1,780th out of 28,371 for $1,412.

Powell has also achieved success in WSOP Circuit events:

• 2025 WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Atlantic City Event #16: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Grand Master 40/40/40 – Came 23rd out of 464, earning $1,122.
• 2018 WSOP Circuit - THE BICYCLE CASINO Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em – Placed 18th out of 358 for $1,280.
• 2016 WSOP Circuit - THE BICYCLE CASINO Ring Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-entry – Finished 34th out of 1,082, earning $1,399.
• 2016 WSOP Circuit - BALLY'S Event #1: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-entry – Placed 87th out of 995 for $650.
• 2014 WSOP Circuit - CAESARS PALACE Event #10: No-Limit Hold'em Main Event – Cash of $3,868 for 37th place out of 697.
• 2013 WSOP Circuit - HARRAH'S RINCON Event #12: No-Limit Hold'em Turbo – 9th place out of 89, earning $850.

• Total live tournament earnings: $54,510 (per WSOP.com profile, as of August 2025).
• Cashes: 18
• Final Tables: 3 (including one in 2013 and one in 2025)
• No WSOP bracelets or rings to date.

Powell's consistent presence in large-field events like the COLOSSUS and BIG 50 demonstrates his ability to navigate massive fields, with his best result being the deep run in the 2016 COLOSSUS II. He continues to play in WSOP Circuit events as recent as August 2025.