Name | Brandon Wittmeyer |
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Brandon Wittmeyer, an American poker player currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, boasts total live earnings amounting to $1,704,956, with his best live cash reaching $301,859.
The pinnacle of Wittmeyer’s career came on June 27th, 2015, during the 46th World Series of Poker (WSOP) held in Las Vegas. In a field of tough competition, Wittmeyer emerged as the champion in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Draft Kings 50/50 (Event #55). This victory not only brought him the prestigious WSOP title but also secured a substantial prize of $200,618.
Brandon Wittmeyer embarked on his poker journey on April 15th, 2007, at the Fifth Annual Five Star World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, where he landed a commendable 19th position and pocketed $4,665 in the $2,500 + 120 No Limit Hold’em event.
In subsequent years, on June 27th, 2015, during the 46th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, he emerged as the champion in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Draft Kings 50/50 (Event #55), securing a prize of $200,618.
However, the turning point in his career came on February 27th, 2017, during the WSOP Circuit in Las Vegas, where he emerged victorious in the $2,200 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event (Event #13), walking away with an impressive $77,840 in earnings.
Brandon’s success extended beyond the WSOP. On July 12th, 2023, at the 54th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, he secured an outstanding 7th place in the $50,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller – 8-Handed event (Bracelet Event 84), garnering $301,859.
His capability was further demonstrated on August 7th, 2023, at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) in Hollywood, United States, where he clinched the 3rd position in the $25,500 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event (Event 47), accumulating winnings of $276,150.
Later that year, on December 22nd, 2023, he participated in the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, securing the 9th position and earning $33,450 in the $10,100 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Max event.
Venturing into international competitions, Brandon made his mark at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju in South Korea on March 8th, 2024. Despite fierce competition in the $31,800 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed event (Event #5), he managed to secure the 17th position, walking away with $73,500.
Undeterred, Brandon continued to compete in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju. On March 9th, 2024, he participated in the $26,500 No Limit Hold’em – GG MILLION$ Live event (Event #6), securing the 23rd position and earning $65,666.
His determination culminated in his participation in the $53,000 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed event (Event #8) at Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju on March 11th, 2024. Despite the intense competition, he secured the 11th position, pocketing $175,000.
Regrettably, Brandon’s luck ran out during his last participation as of writing in the $100k NLH Main Event on March 14th, 2024, in Jeju, South Korea, where he didn’t secure a cash prize. Nonetheless, his journey in the world of poker remains a testament to his skill and resilience.