Skylar Gonzalez

Skylar Gonzalez is a professional poker player based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. his total live tournament earnings exceed $61,000, primarily from Pot-Limit Omaha events. He has cashed in multiple DeepStack Championship Series tournaments at the Venetian, showcasing his skill in the Omaha variant.

Gonzalez's largest recorded cash came in June 2018 during Event 36 of the Venetian DeepStack Championship Series. The $1,600 Pot-Limit Omaha MonsterStack 8-Max tournament attracted 177 entries and guaranteed $250,000. Gonzalez navigated the field to reach the final table and ultimately finished in 3rd place, earning $29,463—his career-best score to date. He was eliminated by Patrick Khayat when his wrap draw (9♣8♥8♣7♠) failed to connect against Khayat's aces on a J♦6♦5♣ flop, with the board running out 3♥ and Q♠.

Earlier in the same series, Gonzalez also placed 3rd in Event 21, a $400 Pot-Limit Omaha event, marking his second PLO cash of the series.

Based on his tournament history, Gonzalez appears to specialize in Pot-Limit Omaha, a game that rewards aggressive drawing and hand-reading skills. In his deep run at the Venetian, he demonstrated a willingness to commit his stack with combo draws, as seen in his final hand where he raised preflop and then shoved on a flop that gave him a wrap straight draw. This aggressive approach is common among successful PLO players, though it also exposes him to risk when draws fail to complete.

With a solid foundation in PLO tournaments and a residence in Las Vegas, Gonzalez has access to the world's largest poker events. While his Hendon Mob profile shows limited cashes, his results in the DeepStack Championship Series indicate potential for further success as he continues to compete in the vibrant Vegas tournament scene.