Steven Wilson
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Steven Wilson is an American poker player from Holly, Michigan, with career tournament earnings of at least $20,204 according to WSOP.com records. He has cashed 13 times in WSOP events, including a runner-up finish in a 2022 online circuit event for $5,796.
Player Overview
Steven Wilson is an American poker player based in Holly, Michigan (as per MSPT profile). He is primarily known for his participation in World Series of Poker (WSOP) online circuit events and a few live tournaments. He has 0 WSOP bracelets and 0 rings, but has made 2 final tables and recorded 13 cashes on WSOP.com.
WSOP Performance
Wilson’s WSOP career spans both live and online events. His earliest recorded cash came in the 2016 World Series of Poker Event #2: The COLOSSUS II – $565 No-Limit Hold'em, where he placed 664th out of 21,613 entrants for $2,837. More recently, on October 26, 2024, he finished 19th out of 302 in WSOPC Event #5: $300 Seniors Event at Harveys Lake Tahoe, earning $632.
His strongest results occurred in online WSOP Circuit events on the Michigan platform. Notable performances include:
- July 8, 2022: 2nd place in WSOP Online Circuit July Online Super Circuit (MI) Event #10 – $20,000 NLH 6-Max, earning $5,796.
- June 5, 2023: 4th place in WSOP Online Circuit June Online Circuit (MI) Event #6 – $30,000 NLH BIG $500, earning $3,704.
- July 2, 2022: 10th place in WSOP Online Circuit July Online Circuit (MI) Event #2 – $15,000 GTD NLH 6-Max, earning $1,420.
He also cashed in the prestigious 2022 WSOP Event #37: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold'em (live), finishing 1108th out of 7,961 for $2,400.
Other Tournament Appearances
Beyond WSOP events, Steven Wilson (listed as Steve Wilson) has a profile on the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) with career earnings of $3,085, though no specific event details are provided. His location is recorded as Holly, Michigan. The MSPT profile shows no major wins or final tables, indicating his results are from smaller side events.
Career Highlights by the Numbers
Based on WSOP.com statistics:
- Total Cashes: 13 (on WSOP.com account)
- Final Tables: 2
- Total WSOP Earnings: $20,204
- Bracelets: 0
- Rings: 0
These numbers reflect only his WSOP tracked results; additional earnings from other tours bring his total recorded tournament earnings to at least $23,289 (including MSPT and the 2024 seniors event).
Playing Style & Legacy
Limited public information exists about Steven Wilson’s playing style. His results suggest a consistent approach, with multiple deep runs in online events rather than splashy live victories. His breakout performance—a runner-up finish in a $20,000 guaranteed online event—hints at strong heads-up play. He remains a relatively low-profile grinders, earning modest sums across a variety of buy-in levels.
Wilson’s career demonstrates that sustained participation in online circuit events can yield steady returns, even without a major title. He serves as an example of a player who leverages geographic access (Michigan’s regulated online poker market) to build a tournament resume.
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