Timothy Sheehan
Australia
Timothy Sheehan is an American poker player who has consistently cashed in World Series of Poker events since 2009, with his deepest run in the 2015 WSOP Main Event finishing 263rd for $34,157. He has also found success internationally, including a final table appearance at the 2019 Aussie Millions.
Overview
Timothy Sheehan is an American professional poker player known for his consistent participation in live tournament poker, particularly at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. With over a decade of experience, he has accumulated multiple WSOP cashes and ventured into international events such as the Aussie Millions in Australia.
World Series of Poker Results
Sheehan's first recorded WSOP cash came in 2009, placing 74th in Event #9: $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed for $4,062. He followed up with several cashes over the years, including 86th in 2011 Event #8 for $4,587 and 263rd in the prestigious 2015 WSOP Main Event (Event #68) for $34,157—his largest career payout to date. In 2016, he placed 1,065th in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker for $2,250. His most recent WSOP cash listed is from 2022: 49th in Online Event #9 for $3,985 and 85th in Event #41: $1,000 Super Turbo Bounty for $2,176. Overall, Sheehan has eight WSOP cashes totaling $55,453, with no bracelet or final table appearances.
International Success
Beyond the WSOP, Sheehan has ventured to Australia for the Aussie Millions. In 2019, he made a final table, finishing 8th in the $1,500 Aussie Millions Poker Championship (likely a variant of the main event) for an undisclosed cash, and also placed 48th in another event. These results demonstrate his ability to compete on an international stage.
Playing Style
Specific details about Sheehan's playing style are not widely documented, but his deep run in the 2015 WSOP Main Event and consistent cashes suggest a solid tournament fundamentals—adaptable to varying stack sizes and blind levels, with a focus on patient, disciplined play. His participation in both Las Vegas and Australian events indicates a willingness to travel and adapt to different player pools.
Legacy
Timothy Sheehan's career exemplifies the path of a dedicated tournament grinder who sustains results over the long term. While he has not captured a major title, his multiple WSOP cashes and an Aussie Millions final table underscore his skill and endurance in the competitive world of live poker.
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