Scott Seiver

Scott Seiver was born on April 14, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio, and later grew up in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, before settling in Las Vegas, Nevada. He began his poker career online, making a name for himself in high-stakes games with his exceptional skills. In 2008, Seiver won his first WSOP bracelet in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, earning $755,891 and launching his rise to fame. Prior to that, he had already shown promise with a third-place finish in the 2009 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $24,500 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller for $137,000, and a win later that year in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2009 Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $218,008. In 2010, he won the $25,100 buy-in High Roller event at the L.A. Poker Classic, earning $425,330, and finished fourth in the Main Event of the North American Poker Tour at Mohegan Sun for $190,000.

Seiver has won a total of seven WSOP gold bracelets across a variety of poker variants:

• 2008: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em ($755,891)
• 2018: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship ($296,222)
• 2019: $10,000 Razz Championship ($301,421)
• 2022: $2,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em ($320,059)
• 2024: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship ($426,744)
• 2024: $1,500 Razz ($141,374)
• 2024: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship ($411,041)

In 2024, Seiver won three bracelets within a month—a remarkable hat-trick—and was awarded his first WSOP Player of the Year title for his outstanding performance. He also came close to winning a fourth bracelet in 2021, finishing fourth in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship for $107,967. As of 2025, Seiver has 73 WSOP money finishes overall.

Seiver has also made his mark on the World Poker Tour (WPT), amassing $2,851,818 in earnings across 12 cashes, ranking 47th all-time. He has reached three WPT final tables. His biggest WPT victory came in Season IX (2011) when he won the $25,500 WPT World Championship at Bellagio, defeating Farzad Bonyadi heads-up for $1,618,344. Two years later, in Season XI, he finished runner-up in the £100,000 WPT Alpha8 London event for $815,360 (£509,600). In the same season, he placed fifth in the $100,000 WPT Alpha8 St Kitts event for $217,280.

Scott Seiver's Top 5 WPT Cashes

Seiver has a strong track record in high roller events. His largest single cash came in 2015 when he finished runner-up in the $500,000 Super High Roller Bowl, earning $5,160,000. In 2013, he won the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $100,000 Super High Roller for $2,003,480. He also finished sixth in the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop at the 2014 WSOP. In 2022, Seiver participated in High Stakes Duel III against Phil Hellmuth, losing the $800,000 match on May 18. Other notable results include a fourth-place finish in the 2010 Deep Stack Extravaganza $25,000 Invitational High Roller Bounty Shootout for $215,000.

On April 29, 2015, Seiver became the ninth player in Global Poker Index (GPI) history to reach the No. 1 ranking. His total live tournament earnings exceed $27,450,000, placing him 34th on the all-time money list. He also holds the distinction of being a seven-time WSOP bracelet winner and a WPT champion.

Seiver is known for his balanced and creative playing style, with particular expertise in mixed games, and the ability to adjust his strategy based on opponents' weaknesses. He is often described as a "poker scientist" due to his complex mathematical calculations and logical reasoning at the table. His nicknames include "The Deipnosophist," "mastrblastr," and "Gunning4you." Seiver is respected by peers for his sense of humor, straightforward personality, and memorable table talk, which has been featured on shows like High Stakes Poker. Despite his success, he maintains a low-key personal life, focusing on his craft and continuous improvement.

Seiver's best finish in the WSOP Main Event came in 2020, when he placed 77th, earning $88,565. Although he has not made a deep run in the Main Event, his consistent performance in other WSOP events has cemented his legacy as a seven-time bracelet winner.

Seiver's three bracelet wins in the 2024 WSOP (Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, and 2-7 Lowball Draw) propelled him to the top of the Player of the Year leaderboard, a lead he never relinquished. He was officially awarded the WSOP Player of the Year title for the first time, capping off a remarkable summer that saw him win three bracelets within a month.

As of 2025, Seiver's total live tournament earnings are precisely tracked at $27,077,062 by The Hendon Mob, ranking him 35th on the all-time money list. He reached the No. 1 ranking in the Global Poker Index on April 29, 2015, becoming the ninth player to achieve that feat. In 2024, he was awarded the WSOP Player of the Year title after winning three bracelets in a single summer.

Scott Seiver has participated in PokerGO Tour events, including high roller tournaments broadcast on PokerGO. While his primary achievements are in WSOP and WPT, he continues to compete in PGT events, earning points toward the leaderboard.

Seiver has been a guest on the GPI/THM Poker Podcast Network, sharing anecdotes from his career. He also appears on other poker-focused media, discussing his strategies and experiences.