Gabe Patgorski

John Gabriel Patgorski, also known as “Gabe” Patgorski, is an American professional poker player born on September 16, 1986, in Chesapeake, Virginia. He currently boasts total live earnings of more than $7.8 million, with his best live cash being $5.8 million, achieved after winning the Triton London Short Deck Private tournament. In the past, Gabe served as a co-host for the poker podcast, Rootbone Radio.

Gabe Patgorski: Early Life

John Gabriel “Gabe” Patgorski, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, delved into the world of poker during his college years amidst the poker boom. Having graduated from the University of Virginia, Gabe used to divide his time between hosting a radio talk show and engaging in entrepreneurial endeavors alongside his friends Peter Jetten and Brian Powell. Gabe was a co-host of the poker podcast, Rootbone Radio.

Since 2004, Patgorski has pursued a professional poker career. Initially, he amassed his earnings through online poker until the unfortunate events of “Black Friday” on April 15th, 2011, occurred. Following this setback, his focus shifted to participating in cash games in Macau, with a specialization in the No Limit Hold’em Short Deck variant. Gabe, a poker veteran, had been actively involved in the Short Deck format since its inception.

Gabe Patgorski Poker Career

Patgorski made his first cash in August 2007 at the Empire State Hold’em Championships in Verona, securing 9th place in the $5,000 + 200 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event and earning $15,212.

In October 2010, Patgorski secured 2nd place in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Regional Championships at the WSOP Circuit in Hammond, cashing for $324,770.

In May 2018, at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, Budva, he attained 3rd place in the HK$ 250,000 No Limit Hold’em Short Deck Ante Only 250K event, earning $246,751.

March 2019 marked another milestone as Patgorski made waves at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, securing 5th place in the HK$ 1,000,000 No Limit Hold’em Short Deck Ante Only event and earning $777,120.

Continuing his success, in May 2019, Patgorski secured 6th place in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, Budva, in the HK$ 200,000 Short Deck No Limit Hold’em Ante Only Turbo Event, adding $98,105 to his winnings.

August 2019 proved to be a pivotal moment in Patgorski’s career as he emerged triumphant in London at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. Winning the £250,000 No Limit Hold’em Short Deck Ante Only “Les Ambassadeurs Private Event,” he claimed the championship title and a substantial cash prize of $5,821,826, marking his best live cash to date.

Patgorski at the Orleans Casino Tournament

As of May 2022, Patgorski secured 7th place in the $100 No Limit Hold’em event at the 2022 Orleans Hotel & Casino Recurring Tournaments in Las Vegas, winning $392.

Conclusion

Gabe Patgorski has carved an impressive path in the poker world, accumulating total live earnings exceeding $7.8 million. His journey began in 2007, with notable highlights including a 2nd place finish at the 2010 WSOP Circuit and securing 3rd place in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro in 2018.

The pinnacle of his career unfolded in August 2019 in London at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. Patgorski clinched the championship title and an extraordinary cash prize of $5,821,826 by triumphing in the £250,000 No Limit Hold’em Event. This victory not only marked a monumental achievement in his poker journey but also stands as his best live cash to date, solidifying Gabe Patgorski’s enduring legacy in the realm of professional poker.