Herbert Tapscott

Herbert Tapscott is an American poker player from Decatur, Alabama. His journey began with his service in the Air Force, where he served as a Vietnam veteran. After his military service, Tapscott transitioned into the finance industry and currently owns a finance business in Hartselle, Alabama.

In January 2010, he achieved a significant milestone by clinching his first WSOPC ring at the WSOPC Tunica. This success paved the way for his impressive poker career. Later, in June 2012, Tapscott secured his first bracelet at the 43rd World Series of Poker, marking his best live cash of $264,400. Over the years, he has accumulated over $398,000 in live tournament earnings.

Herbert Tapscott: Live Tournament Participation

Herbert Tapscott’s poker career features several significant achievements. To begin with, during January 2003, he placed 2nd in the $200 Limit Hold’em event at the 2003 Tunica Classic in Robinsonville, cashing $3,866.

Then, in January 2010, he won 1st place in the $500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em event at the WSOPC Tunica, earning $25,369 and a WSOPC Ring.

Notably, in June 2012, Tapscott secured 1st place in the $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo (Event #8) at the 43rd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, with a payout of $264,400.

Continuing his success, he finished 1st in the $550 No Limit Hold’em Main Event of the Senior Poker Tour in Tunica in February 2015, earning $15,132.

Moreover, in June 2016, he placed 2nd in the $240 No Limit Hold’em Seniors Event #22 at the Binions Poker Classic in Las Vegas, cashing $10,450.

Later, in February 2018, Tapscott took 3rd place in the $350 No Limit Hold’em event at the Magnolia State Senior Poker Championship in Tunica, with a payout of $7,975.

In March 2021, he finished 15th in the $250 No Limit Hold’em Monster Stack (Event #6) at the Gulf Coast Poker Pearl River Poker Open in Choctaw, earning $479.