Daniel Colpoys

Daniel Colpoys, is a poker player hailing from Gloucester, MA, United States. Colpoys currently holds the title of a World Series of Poker Circuit ring holder which he earned in November 2022. As of September 2023, his impressive poker journey has earned him a staggering $3.2 million in live earnings. As “apowers1968” on PokerStars, he’s also accumulated $1.8 million in earnings.

Daniel Colpoys Poker Career

Colpoys first made a significant breakthrough in March 2014. He claimed victory at the Mid-States Poker Tour in Colorado, securing a substantial $114,156 in winnings. This marked the beginning of his journey toward becoming a renowned poker player. Over the years, Colpoys continued to build on his successes. In July 2019, Colpoys earned $142,215 in the 50th WSOP Main Event but fell short of the top spot.

March 2021 saw another milestone in Colpoys’ poker career. Colpoys was the PGT Aria High Roller Series $10K NLH runner-up, earning $103,080 after a heads-up deal with Sergi Reixach.

The following year proved to be remarkable for Dan Colpoys. In early 2022, he secured 4th in the 2022 WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open $25K NLH High Roller, earning $202,145. Just a month later, Colpoys won the first PokerGO Cup event of 2022 in $10K NLH. He defeated 77 entries and took home the title along with $200,200. His impressive performance was a testament to his skills and competitiveness, with Andrew Lichtenberger as the runner-up.

Colpoys’ success didn’t stop there. In July, during the 53rd WSOP $50K NLH High Roller, he achieved a notable 4th place finish. This victory earned him $463,589—his best live cash to date. October brought more triumph as he won the PGT Aria High Roller Series $25 NLH event, adding $287,500 to his winnings.

In 2023, Dan Colpoys had already amassed $648K in live tournament earnings. Notably, he secured a 2nd place finish in the 2023 PGT PokerGO Cup $25K NLH event, earning $201,500. This event featured notable players such as Daniel Negreanu, David Peters, and the event’s champion, Punnat Punsri. Moreover, he continued his journey with a 5th place finish in the Venetian DeepStack Championship Poker Series $1,600 NLH event in July, earning him $31,279. 

Daniel Colpoys Online Poker Journey

Colpoys’ success extends beyond the realm of live tournaments as he also made a significant impact in the online poker scene. Since 2019, he has accumulated an impressive sum of $294,000 in online earnings from WSOP ONLINE events. In November 2022, he achieved a significant milestone by securing his first WSOPC ring and $35,595 in a $1,000 NLH ONLINE High Roller event.

Using the screen name ‘apowers1968,’ Colpoys has enjoyed substantial success on PokerStars, amassing nearly $1.8 million in earnings. In September 2010, Colpoys achieved a standout moment by securing his best live cash of $213,955. He accomplished this feat in the WCOOP-48: $1,050 NLH event, defeating a field of 1,224 entries. Additionally, Colpoys made an impressive 3rd place finish in the $215 Sunday Million in July of the same year, adding $120,000 to his online poker achievements. His online performance demonstrates his versatility in both live and online poker tournaments.

Conclusion

Daniel Colpoys’ remarkable achievements in both live and online poker tournaments underscore his exceptional talent and versatility in the world of competitive poker. His success extends far beyond the confines of live tournaments, with a significant online presence that has seen him accumulate substantial winnings and even a WSOPC ring. His poker journey shows skill, dedication, adaptability, ensuring he will continue to be a strong player in the world of poker.