WSOP
WSOP (World Series of Poker) is the most influential poker tournament brand in the world. This topic aggregates WSOP-related news, past events, champion players, core terminology, and practical strategies, serving as a central entry point for Texas Hold'em tournament knowledge.
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Bryn Kenney
United States
Bryn Kenney is a professional poker player known for his high-stakes tournament success and aggressive style. Born in 1986, he transitioned from Magic: The Gathering to poker and has become the all-time money leader with over $89 million in live earnings.
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Francisco Rios Vallejo
Mexico
Francisco Rios Vallejo is a Mexican professional poker player with over $139,000 in WSOP live earnings across 18 cashes. His best result came in 2024, finishing 6th in the $800 Deepstack 8-Handed event for $70,890. He also has notable finishes in WSOP Online and Circuit events.
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Yuriy Anisimov
Russia
Yuriy Anisimov (WSOP record as Iurii Anisimov) is a Russian poker player specializing in Omaha variants. With 11 WSOP cashes from 2013 to 2025, his career highlight is a 6th-place finish in the $11,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship at 2023 WSOP Paradise, earning $49,800.
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Amin Hosein
Trinidad & Tobago
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William Alex Foxen
United States
William Alex Foxen is an American professional poker player with four WSOP bracelets, two WPT titles, and over $58 million in live tournament earnings as of June 2026. He is known for his aggressive high-roller play and is married to fellow poker pro Kristen Foxen.
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Jeffrey Kurtz
United States
Jeffrey Kurtz, American poker player, world ranking 14649th, career total earnings about $230,000. Multiple cashes in WSOP and other events, best result 217th in WSOP Main Event.
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John Courtney
United States
John Courtney is an American poker player with live tournament earnings exceeding $129,000. He has multiple WSOP Circuit final tables and consistently cashes in WSOP and WSOP Circuit events, earning a reputation as a seasoned grinder.
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Leslie Johnson
United States
Leslie Johnson is an American poker player known for her consistent participation in World Series of Poker events, particularly in Seniors and Monster Stack tournaments. With 16 WSOP cashes and three final table appearances, she has earned over $28,000 in WSOP tournaments as of 2025.
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or fold — core strategy for short stack tournaments