Vaughn Brozek
United States
Vaughn Brozek is an American poker player who has cashed six times in WSOP and WSOP Circuit events, amassing over $44,000 in live tournament earnings. A retired Chevron employee from Texas, he primarily competes in regional circuit events, with his best result a third-place finish in the 2020 WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant 'Twilight' event for $27,454.
Early Life and Background
Vaughn Anthony Brozek graduated from Odessa High School in Texas in 1988. He later worked for Chevron before retiring, and currently resides in Marble Falls, Texas.
Poker Career
Brozek has recorded six live tournament cashes, all in WSOP and WSOP Circuit events, totaling $44,922. His first recorded cash came in January 2017 at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant Event #2: $365 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry, where he placed 291st out of 5,280 entrants for $887.
His best performance occurred in January 2020 at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant Event #4: No-Limit Hold'em ‘The Twilight’, finishing 3rd out of 2,107 players for $27,454. He also earned a runner-up finish in November 2019 at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold'em Bounty, taking 2nd place out of 261 entries ($8,470).
In 2021, he cashed in the WSOP Event #33: 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack, placing 133rd out of 2,778 for $2,282. His most recent cash was in July 2022 at the WSOP Event #33: 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack, finishing 8th out of 704 for $3,037.
Achievements
Playing Style
While no detailed analysis of his playing style is publicly available, his results suggest a solid, consistent player who performs well in deep-field events, particularly at the WSOP Circuit level. His ability to navigate large fields (e.g., 5,280 entrants in 2017) indicates patience and strong fundamental skills.
Personal Life
Brozek is a retired Chevron employee living in Marble Falls, Texas. He is likely in his mid-50s based on public records. Despite his poker success, he maintains a low profile and is not a regular on the televised high-stakes circuit.
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