Devin Porter

Devin Porter, an American professional poker player and former online poker pro, resides in Provo, Utah. Known online as “Tranquil Chaos,” he has accumulated total live earnings of $1,027,506. His best live cash of $332,937 came in May 2006 when he finished 3rd at the WPT Mirage Poker Showdown in Las Vegas.

Devin Porter: Early Life

Devin Porter was deeply influenced by his father’s hard work in a blue-collar job, which drove him to pursue a different path to financial independence. He discovered poker as a teenager through his father’s weekend games, funding small buy-ins with coins saved in a Gatorade bottle.

After a brief hiatus to focus on school, Porter reignited his passion post-high school by organizing home games with friends. He meticulously tracks his wins and improves his skills. His professional journey began in Wendover, Nevada. He and a friend, still underage, snuck into casinos to play low-stakes games. Immersed in strategy books and transitioning to online poker, Porter steadily evolved from a recreational player into a dedicated grinder.

Devin Porter: Live Tournament Participation

Devin Porter recorded his first live cash in September 2005, finishing 4th in the $5,200 Championship Event – No Limit Hold’em. There at the Ultimate Poker Classic in Palm Beach, he earned $200,000.

His best live cash came in May 2006 when he placed 3rd in the $10,200 WPT Main Event (NLH). He earned $332,937 at The Mirage Poker Showdown in Las Vegas.

In June 2007, Porter competed in the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em event at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas. He secured 4th place and earned $139,794.

The following year, in June 2008, he placed 3rd in the $1,500 Short-handed NLH event at the 39th WSOP. He added $151,843 to his earnings.

In December 2008, Porter participated in the $15,400 No Limit Hold’em event. There at the Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, he finished 94th and earned $21,620.

In June 2012, he played in the $235 No Limit Hold’em I Rio Daily Deepstacks in Las Vegas, finishing 26th for $1,571.

In his most recent appearance, in June 2024, Porter competed in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker (Bracelet Event #54) at the 55th WSOP in Las Vegas, finishing 869th and earning $3,350.