Sean Costa
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Sean Costa is an American poker player with over $36,000 in live tournament earnings, primarily from WSOP Circuit events and the World Series of Poker. He has recorded two final tables and 11 cashes, including a 7th-place finish in a $400 Mini Main Event at Turning Stone in 2026 for $16,358. Costa's results demonstrate consistent performance in mid-stakes tournaments across the WSOP and WSOP Circuit.
Overview
Sean Costa is a professional poker player from the United States who competes in live tournaments, particularly in WSOP Circuit events and the World Series of Poker (WSOP). According to WSOP.com, Costa has amassed $36,162 in total earnings from 11 cash finishes, including two final tables. His results span from 2024 to 2026, with buy-ins ranging from $400 to $1,700.
Tournament Results
Costa's largest cash to date came in March 2026 at the WSOP Circuit - Turning Stone Resort Casino. In Event #2: $400 Mini Main No-Limit Hold'em, he finished 7th out of 3,026 entrants, earning $16,358. He also cashed in the same series in Events #9 and #13, as well as in the 2025 and 2024 editions.
Notable cashes include:
- March 2026 – WSOPC Turning Stone Event #2: $400 Mini Main – 7th place ($16,358)
- March 2026 – WSOPC Turning Stone Event #9: $600 NLH/PLO – 19th place ($1,274)
- March 2026 – WSOPC Turning Stone Event #13: $400 NLH – 21st place ($1,218)
- March 2025 – WSOPC Turning Stone Event #10: $1,700 Main Event – 166th place ($3,438)
- July 2024 – WSOP Event #78: $1,000 Mini Main Event – 306th place ($3,278)
- June 2024 – WSOP Event #75: $1,000 Tag Team NLH – 127th place ($1,052)
WSOP Circuit Performance
Costa has multiple cashes in the WSOP Circuit series, primarily at Turning Stone Resort Casino in New York. In 2026, he cashed in three events during the same stop, demonstrating strong form. He also cashed at Horseshoe Hammond in 2024 in a $400 8-Max event, finishing 5th for $2,512. Overall, his Circuit earnings contribute significantly to his total.
Recent Highlights
In 2024, Costa also cashed in two events at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas: the $1,000 Mini Main Event and the $1,000 Tag Team event. Despite deep fields (over 6,000 and 10,000 entrants respectively), he navigated to the money. His consistent performance in multi-day tournaments underscores his adaptability and experience in large-field events.
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