Hoyt Corkins

Hoyt Corkins is an American professional poker player from Glenwood, Alabama, with over $6 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $1,089,200 came when he finished in 1st place at the World Poker Finals in November 2003. He has also won two bracelets during his poker career, at the 23rd and 38th World Series of Poker events, respectively.

He was also an ambassador for Doyle’s Room.

Hoyt Corkins: Early Life

Born on December 20, 1959, in Glenwood, Hoyt Corkins developed a deeper interest in poker when he learned the game from his father, who taught him his ferocious “attack-first” style of play. Corkins, who began playing poker in his teens, soon realized he had a talent for the game. After winning over $2,000 just a week after graduating from high school, he was hooked. He attended Troy State University for a year while playing in various Southeast cities. As his skills grew, he moved to Las Vegas to compete for bigger stakes.

After winning his first WSOP bracelet, Corkins took an 11-year break from poker and returned to his hometown. Despite being away from the game for so long, he continued to win, including a $1 million victory and earning his second bracelet.

Cowboy: Live Tournament Participation

Hoyt Corkins’ first recorded live cash occurred in May 1989 at the 20th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 4th place in a $2,500 Omaha Pot Limit, cashing $27,600.

At the 23rd WSOP in May 1992, he won a cash prize of $96,000. Hoyt participated in a $5,000 Omaha Pot Limit and clinched his first bracelet.

In November 2003, Hoyt played in a $10,000 + 200 No Limit Hold’em WPT Event #19 at the World Poker Finals in Mashantucket. He finished in 1st place and won his biggest live cash of $1,089,200.

During the Legends of Poker in Los Angeles in August 2006, he finished in 3rd place. Hoyt took part in a $9,700 + 300 No Limit Hold’em – WPT Championship Event and earned $381,540.

Continuing his career, he competed in a $2,500 No Limit Hold’em – 6 Handed at the 38th WSOP in June 2007. Hoyt clinched his second bracelet and won a substantial prize of $515,065.

Luck favored him as he cashed $458,267 in a $10,000 + 300 WPT Championship Event at the Gold Strike World Poker Open in Tunica in January 2008, finishing in 2nd place.

Moreover, in January 2010, Hoyt entered in a $ 9,700 + 300 No Limit Hold’em during the Southern Poker Championship in Biloxi. He finished in 1st place and won a cash prize of $713,986.

Most recently, in June 2023, he competed in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Super Seniors Bracelet Event #61 at the 54th WSOP. Hoyt placed 159th and cashed $2,559.

Conclusion

Hoyt Corkins is an American professional poker player from Glenwood, Alabama, with over $6 million in earnings. He won two WSOP bracelets and his biggest live cash of $1,089,200 at the World Poker Finals in 2003. Known for his aggressive play style, Corkins has had a long and successful career, including significant wins in major tournaments.