Timothy Adams
Canada
Timothy Adams is a Canadian professional poker player from Burlington, Ontario, who ranks second on Canada's all-time tournament money list behind Daniel Negreanu. With over $38 million in live earnings, one WSOP bracelet, and multiple Super High Roller Bowl titles, he is known for his quiet, efficient approach to high-stakes tournaments.
Early Life and Online Beginnings
Timothy Adams was born on June 4, 1986, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He started playing poker at age 18 and quickly found success online under the alias "Tim0thee." On Full Tilt Poker he earned approximately $530,000, and on PokerStars he amassed nearly $2,000,000 in tournament winnings. His live poker debut came in May 2007 with a fifth‑place finish in a $340 buy‑in event for $3,765.
World Series of Poker Success
Adams made his first WSOP appearance in 2007. In 2012 he had a breakout summer, cashing for roughly $400,000 and winning his first WSOP bracelet in Event #28: $2,500 No‑Limit Hold’em Four‑Handed for $392,476. That same year he finished 100th in the WSOP Main Event, his best result in that tournament. As of 2024 he has 29 WSOP cashes and one bracelet.
Major [High Roller](/term/high-roller) Victories
Adams’s first seven‑figure score came in March 2019 when he won the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju HKD 2,000,000 Main Event, collecting $3,536,550. Later that year he placed eighth in the £1,050,000 Triton Million for Charity for £1,400,000 ($1,704,427).
In February 2020 he won the A$250,000 Super High Roller Bowl Australia for A$2,160,000 ($1,446,112). Just one month later he captured his second Super High Roller Bowl title at the $250,000 buy‑in event in Sochi, earning $3,600,000. During the first half of 2020 alone he cashed for approximately $5.9 million, including a win in the $10,300 NLH 6‑Max at the online Poker Masters for $243,988.
Career Highlights and Online Accomplishments
Adams is the second‑highest Canadian tournament winner of all time, with live earnings exceeding $38,911,000. He also excels online: in 2020 he won the $5,200 EPT Online Main Event on PokerStars for $728,633. His consistent results across both live and digital felt have cemented his reputation as a world‑class professional.
Playing Style
Though Adams is not known for flashy play, he is widely respected for his disciplined, balanced approach. He favors a tight‑aggressive style in tournaments, adapting to table dynamics and managing risk carefully. His ability to perform in the highest buy‑in events against the toughest competition speaks to his technical skill and mental fortitude.
Legacy
Timothy Adams continues to be a fixture on the high‑roller circuit, quietly building an impressive résumé. His one WSOP bracelet and two Super High Roller Bowl titles highlight a career built on consistency and success at the game’s most demanding levels.
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