Sterling Scott
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Sterling Scott is an American poker player who has accumulated over $61,000 in live tournament earnings through WSOP and WSOP Circuit events. His best cash of $23,518 came from a 10th-place finish in the 2018 WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee Main Event, and he has three career final tables and twelve cashes overall.
Profile
Sterling Scott is a professional poker player from the United States, known primarily for his participation in World Series of Poker (WSOP) and WSOP Circuit events. According to his official WSOP.com profile, Scott has 0 bracelets, 0 rings, 3 final tables, and 12 cashes, with total live earnings of $61,752. His performances have consistently placed him among the top finishers in large-field tournaments, particularly in No-Limit Hold'em events.
WSOP and WSOP Circuit Results
Scott's recorded results span from 2018 to 2019, with notable finishes in several WSOP Circuit events. His largest cash came in 2018 at the WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Cherokee Event #11: $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event, where he finished 10th out of 1,056 entrants for $23,518. Shortly after, he achieved his first career final table by placing 3rd in the WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Cherokee Event #6: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed, earning $21,180.
Other significant results include:
- 13th place in the 2018 WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Cherokee Event #4: $600 No-Limit Hold'em ($2,171)
- 40th place in the 2018 WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Cherokee Event #11: $1,700 Main Event ($579)
- 6th place in the 2019 WSOP Circuit - IP Biloxi Event #12: $400 No-Limit Hold'em ($1,404)
- 108th place in the 2018 WSOP Circuit - Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry ($701)
In the 2018 WSOP, Scott also cashed in Event #6: GIANT - $365 No-Limit Hold'em, finishing 886th out of 8,920 for $652.
Notable Cashes
Scott's top five cashes by amount are:
- $23,518 – WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee Main Event (August 2018)
- $21,180 – WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee 8-Handed (August 2018)
- $2,800 – WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee Main Event (November 2018)
- $2,171 – WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee $600 NLH (August 2018)
- $1,404 – WSOP Circuit IP Biloxi $400 NLH (December 2019)
These results highlight Scott's ability to navigate large fields and consistently reach the money in high-stakes environments.
Playing Style
While specific details about Scott's playing style are not documented in public records, his tournament results suggest a balanced and adaptable approach. His deep runs in both small buy-in ($365-$400) and mid-stakes ($1,700) events indicate proficiency in managing stack sizes and adjusting to varying levels of competition. The fact that he has multiple final tables and cashes across different WSOP Circuit stops demonstrates consistency and strategic flexibility.
Summary
Sterling Scott may not be a household name in poker, but his steady performance in WSOP Circuit events underscores his competence as a tournament grinder. With over $61,000 in earnings and three final tables, he represents the dedicated professional who thrives in the challenging environment of live poker tournaments.
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