Cole South

Cole South
Name Cole South
Nickname CTS
Nationality American
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Cole South is an American poker player, author, entrepreneur, and investor from San Diego, California. He has earned over $76.7K from live poker tournaments, with his biggest live cash totaling $40,288. Cole also appeared on Poker After Dark.

In addition, he is the author of ‘Let There Be Range’ (2008).

In 2010, he announced that he was leaving the CardRunners as an instructor and owner to focus playing poker and completing his degree. Cole is also a former Full Tilt Poker Red Pro and later joined IveyPoker as an instructor in 2012. They offer free coaching from skilled poker players who will use instructional videos to help people learn how to play better.

Cole South: Early Life

Born in San Diego, Cole attended Georgetown University in 2008, where he majored in Economics. After graduating in 2011, he continued to play online poker for a few more years, until 2015. In 2016, Cole decided to leave poker behind and dive into the world of e-commerce. Today, he is passionately focused on growing his martial arts brand, Gold BJJ, which provides top-quality Jiu-Jitsu gear for athletes.

Cole South also known as “CTS” is the co-founder of Gold BJJ

Cole South: Live Tournament Participation

CTS’ first live cash was in July 2009 during the 40th WSOP in Las Vegas, where he placed 162nd in a $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em, earning his biggest live cash of $40,288.

In July 2010, he finished 365th in a $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em at the 41st WSOP, cashing $36,463.

Cole South: Journey on Poker After Dark

Cole South debuted on February 9th, 2009, in PAD Season 5 Episode 1. He participated in a $200/400 + $800BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Eli Elezra, Doyle Brunson, Gabe Kaplan, and others. He lost $19,500.

On February 16th, 2009, during PAD Season 5 Episode 3, Cole was seated at the table with David Benefield, Taylor Caby, and others. They played a $200/400 + $800BBA No Limit Hold ’em. He achieved his biggest live cash of $54,500.

In his most recent appearance on February 20th, 2009, in PAD Season 5 Episode 5, he participated in a $200/400 + $800BBA No Limit Hold ’em with the same set of players. In this episode, he incurred his biggest loss amounting to $21,200.