Brandon Mueller

Brandon Mueller is a high school math teacher from Illinois, USA. As an amateur poker player, he is ranked #5676 in the world with career earnings of $573,257. He is known for bringing a mathematical mindset to the tables, earning the nickname "The Math Teacher."

Mueller began competing in major events in the early 2010s. His most notable result came in the 2018 WSOP Main Event, where he finished 18th for $285,000. He has also cashed multiple times in WSOP Circuit events and won a circuit event in 2015. The majority of his earnings come from WSOP tournaments.

Mueller is known for his solid mathematical foundation and steady decision-making. He excels at calculating odds and ranges, avoids excessive aggression, and focuses on long-term profitability. As an amateur, he remains composed against professionals, leveraging his structural advantages.

"The Math Teacher" is his most widely recognized nickname. During the 2018 WSOP Main Event, which spanned 10 days, Mueller continued to fulfill his teaching duties by grading student assignments remotely. This was widely reported by poker media and became an example of an amateur player competing against top professionals.

Mueller's success proves that even without full-time training, a strong foundation in basic disciplines (such as mathematics) and disciplined time management can lead to breakthroughs in poker. Amateur players can learn from his focus on range calculation, emotional control, and balancing work with poker.