Spencer Sanchez

Spencer Sanchez is a professional poker player from the United States, based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is primarily known for his regular appearances in Midwest poker circuits, including the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS), WSOP Circuit, and the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT). While he has not won a WSOP bracelet or ring, he has accumulated over $28,000 in WSOP-related cashes and $33,000 in RunGood events, demonstrating consistent profitability in smaller buy-in tournaments.

Sanchez's first recorded cash dates back to March 2016, where he finished 8th in a WSOP Circuit event at Horseshoe Council Bluffs for $893. He followed this with a 7th-place finish in another WSOP Circuit bounty event in April 2017 ($2,207). These results marked the beginning of his tournament career in the Council Bluffs area.

Sanchez has been a regular on the RunGood Poker Series, with 18 recorded cashes and over $33,000 in earnings. Notable results include:

• 16th place in the $800 Main Event at Horseshoe Council Bluffs Grand Prix (Nov 2025) for $3,303.
• 4th place in a $300 One Day NLH Ring Event in Kansas City (May 2025) for $4,109.
• 3rd place in a $300 Fat Stack Ring Event at Resorts Iowa (Nov 2024) for $2,956.
• 9th place in the $1,100 Main Event in Kansas City (Oct 2023) for $8,310, his largest single cash. He also achieved milestone earnings levels in the RunGood series, including surpassing $10,000 and $20,000 in total cashes, earning achievements such as "The Fed" and "RunGood Regular."

Sanchez has cashed in several World Series of Poker events, mostly in Las Vegas. His WSOP results include:

• 112th place in 2023 Event #49: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty ($2,444).
• 726th place in 2023 Event #46: $500 Freezeout ($800).
• 414th place in 2022 Event #5: $500 The Housewarming ($2,905).
• Additional cashes in WSOP Circuit events at Horseshoe Council Bluffs (2016, 2017). Total WSOP-related earnings are $9,249 according to WSOP.com, though combined with other series, total live earnings exceed $40,000.

Sanchez has also competed in MSPT events, with two Main Event cashes and career MSPT earnings of $6,062. He finished 20th in an MSPT Main Event at Grand Falls Casino (Aug 2025) for $3,416. His world ranking on MSPT is 1,567. Additional cashes include events on the PokerGO Tour and RGPS satellites.

While specific hand analysis is scarce, Sanchez's results suggest a balanced approach suitable for deep-stack tournaments. He frequently reaches the money in fields of several hundred to several thousand players, indicating solid fundamentals and tournament stamina. His frequent participation in multi-day events shows a preference for structured play over turbos.

Spencer Sanchez represents the growing class of regional grinders who build careers on consistent cashes rather than headline-grabbing wins. His success on the RunGood and WSOP Circuit circuits provides a blueprint for aspiring players in the Midwest, proving that a strong work ethic and regular tournament attendance can yield a sustainable poker income.