Scott Blumstein | |
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Residence | Morristown, New Jersey |
Born | March 27, 1992 |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Final table(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 2 |
Highest
ITM Main Event finish | Winner [1], 2017 |
Scott Blumstein (born March 27, 1992) is an American poker player from Morristown, New Jersey. In 2017, he won the World Series of Poker Main Event for $8,150,000. [2]
Blumstein graduated from Temple University with an accounting degree before becoming a professional poker player. [3] Prior to the Main Event, his largest career cash came in a preliminary event at the Borgata Summer Poker Open in July 2016, where he earned $199,854. [4] He also has three cashes on the WSOP Circuit. Online, he has nearly $150,000 in total career winnings. [5]
At the 2017 Main Event, Blumstein prevailed over a field of 7,221 players, the third-largest in history at the time. He entered the final table as chip leader and defeated Dan Ott on the 246th hand and 65th of heads-up play when his overcame Ott's with a deuce on the river. [6]
As of 2019, Blumstein's career tournament winnings exceed $8,500,000. [7]
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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2017 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | $8,150,000 |
Scott Blumstein | |
---|---|
Residence | Morristown, New Jersey |
Born | March 27, 1992 |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Final table(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 2 |
Highest
ITM Main Event finish | Winner [1], 2017 |
Scott Blumstein (born March 27, 1992) is an American poker player from Morristown, New Jersey. In 2017, he won the World Series of Poker Main Event for $8,150,000. [2]
Blumstein graduated from Temple University with an accounting degree before becoming a professional poker player. [3] Prior to the Main Event, his largest career cash came in a preliminary event at the Borgata Summer Poker Open in July 2016, where he earned $199,854. [4] He also has three cashes on the WSOP Circuit. Online, he has nearly $150,000 in total career winnings. [5]
At the 2017 Main Event, Blumstein prevailed over a field of 7,221 players, the third-largest in history at the time. He entered the final table as chip leader and defeated Dan Ott on the 246th hand and 65th of heads-up play when his overcame Ott's with a deuce on the river. [6]
As of 2019, Blumstein's career tournament winnings exceed $8,500,000. [7]
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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2017 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | $8,150,000 |