Elijah Ruffin

Elijah Ruffin, a professional poker player from Chandler, Arizona, has earned a total of $552,875 from live poker tournaments. His biggest cash was $266,510, achieved on July 6th, 2023 when he finished 1st during the Grand Finale (Event 53) at the MGM Grand Summer Poker Festival in Las Vegas.

Elijah Ruffin: Poker Career

Elijah Ruffin has made notable strides in his poker career, showcasing impressive achievements at various tournaments. His debut happened on April 19th, 2016 when he participated in the $250 No Limit Hold’em-Deepstack event at the Liz Flynt Spring Poker Classic in Gardena, securing the 22nd position and earning $500.

Fast forward to March 17th, 2018, at the March $500 Tournament in Scottsdale, he claimed the top spot in the $500 No Limit Hold’em, taking home $12,112. Continuing his success, on August 4th, 2021, he emerged victorious in the $125 No Limit Hold’em at the 2021 Talking Stick Resort Recurring Tournaments in Scottsdale, pocketing $1,702. Later, on November 6th, 2021, he secured the 5th position in the $345 No Limit Hold’em at the 2021 Talking Stick Big Stack Events, earning $5,303.

Moving on to April 3rd, 2022, he achieved 2nd place in the $50 No Limit Hold’em – Point Challenge Tournament at the 2022 Talking Stick Resort Recurring Tournaments in Scottsdale, adding $2,000 to his winnings. Then, on May 5th, 2022, in the $400 No Limit Hold’em at The Lodge Championship Series in Round Rock, he claimed the 6th spot and earned $17,379.

His remarkable success continued on July 6th, 2023, at the MGM Grand Summer Poker Festival in Las Vegas, where he triumphed in the $1,700 No Limit Hold’em – The Grand Finale (Event 53), walking away with an impressive $266,510.

Elijah’s most recent appearance at the poker table was on January 30th, 2024, in the $200 No Limit Hold’em – Tuesday Big Blind Ante at the 2024 Talking Stick Recurring Tournaments in Scottsdale. Securing the 5th position, he earned $918.