Charles Barker

Charles Barker is an American poker player from Richardson, Texas, with over $864k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $142,461 came when he finished in 2nd place at the 47th WSOP in June 2016.

Charles Barker: Live Tournament Participation

Charles Barker’s first recorded live cash occurred in December 1998 at the World Poker Finals in Mashantucket. He finished in 5th place in a $200 Omaha Eight or Better, cashing $1,830.

Fast forward to June 2016, Charles entered in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Super Seniors Bracelet Event #31 at the 47th WSOP. He ended up in 2nd place, securing his best live cash of $142,461.

Two years later, in June 2018, Charles played in a $600 No Limit Hold’em Event #60 at the DeepStack Championship Poker Series. He made 3rd place finish, taking home $75,359.

Following this, in August 2019, he participated in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Main Event #8 during the Labor Day River Poker Series. Charles placed 10th, claiming $24,338.

Then, in February 2020, he took part in a $500 No Limit Hold’em Main Event during the Presidents Day in Thackerville. Charles finished in 1st place, winning $40,871.

In May 2024, he joined in a $1,100 No Limit Hold’em – The Classic Super Stack Event #54 at the WPT Choctaw Championship. He placed 3rd, pocketing $36,475.

In November 2024, Charles competed in a $300 No Limit Hold’em during the Even Bigger One in Dallas. He ended up in 64th place, earning $940.