Taylor von Kriegenbergh

Taylor von Kriegenbergh was born on May 19, 1988, in Stoneham, Massachusetts. He graduated from Stoneham High School in 2006 and went on to play Division II varsity baseball at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management.

Von Kriegenbergh's first major tournament success came in May 2011 when he won the inaugural World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Showdown in Hollywood, Florida, earning $1,122,340. Remarkably, this was his first WPT event. This victory immediately established him as a rising star in the poker world.

Over the years, von Kriegenbergh has consistently performed in elite events. His best WSOP Main Event finish is 23rd place in 2020. He has 47 WSOP cashes with four final tables, including a sixth-place finish in the 2024 WSOP $250,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $945,219 and a fourth-place finish in the 2024 WSOP $25,000 Six Max for $444,766. In total, his WSOP earnings amount to $2,691,187.

On the WPT circuit, he has 14 cashes and one championship, with additional deep runs such as second place in the 2023 WPT Alpha8 for One Drop ($1,042,100) and 21st place in the 2023 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown ($38,000). His overall WPT earnings total $2,427,265 across 14 cashes. He also placed fifth in the 2025 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro $200,000 Invitational, earning $1,835,000 — his largest live cash to date. Other notable results include a 22nd-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $250,000 Triton Invitational ($389,000), a second-place in the 2023 WPT Alpha8, and a sixth-place in the 2024 WSOP $250K event.

His total live tournament earnings exceed $9 million as of 2025, ranking him among the top American players on the all-time money list. He has also cashed in the European Poker Tour, with one cash for $12,600.

Von Kriegenbergh is a regular in high-roller events, both live and online. His online cashes include a 237th-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Online $333 event ($762) and a 62nd-place in the $600 Deepstack ($1,820). He has also participated in the PokerGO Tour events, building a reputation as a fearless competitor against the world's best. In 2023, he finished second in the WPT Alpha8 for One Drop at the Wynn Las Vegas, adding over $1 million to his career totals.

Von Kriegenbergh is known for an aggressive playing style and an emotional table demeanor. He has been described by some media outlets as a "madman" due to his outbursts and confrontational behavior at the table. This unfiltered personality has made him a memorable figure in live-streamed events, though specific technical details of his strategy are not widely documented.

In 2025, von Kriegenbergh continued to perform at the highest level. His $1.835 million score in Montenegro marked a career-best cash. He followed up with a strong showing at the 2025 WSOP, cashing in multiple events including the $25,000 Six Max and the $250,000 Triton Invitational. He remains an active presence on the tournament circuit, with over 99 recorded cashes across live and online events. His career total earnings stand at $9,176,154 according to recent databases.

With a World Poker Tour title, multiple seven-figure scores, and consistent deep runs in major tournaments, Taylor von Kriegenbergh has cemented his place as a successful high-stakes player. His aggressive style and colorful personality continue to attract attention, making him a compelling figure in modern poker.