Name | Jack Maskill |
Nickname | Mr. Yang |
Nationality | British |
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Jack Maskill, is a skilled poker player hailing from England. With a remarkable track record in live tournaments since 2014, Maskill has notched up an impressive total of $225K in live earnings. His journey in the world of poker is marked by three notable victories. Let’s explore how this emerging poker star has enhanced his game over the years.
Jack Maskill started his live tournament journey in January 2014. Maskill started with a victory at the Super Deepstack event of the UK & Ireland Poker Tour. He defeated 146 entries and claimed the top prize of $5,582. In the following months of 2014, Maskill’s skills at the poker table remained evident. He accumulated a sum of $2,177 from participating in five tournaments, primarily at the 2014 Genting Club Edinburgh series. Moreover, Maskill ended the year with an additional $1,212 in earnings.
The years 2015 and 2016 presented Maskill with fewer live tournaments, yet he managed to amass $22,869 in earnings. Irregular participation didn’t deter Maskill, he surged ahead in 2017, achieving a remarkable $49,749 in earnings. One of his standout achievements in 2017 was his impressive performance in the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic. While he didn’t claim the championship, he secured his first five-digit prize of $44,100.
Moving into 2018, Maskill came close to victory at the Shootout event of the 49th World Series of Poker $3,000 NLH. He secured a well-deserved 4th place finish and a substantial cash prize of $74,782—his best live cash to date. The following year showcased his continued improvement, with all his tournament earnings surpassing the five-digit mark. He accumulated an impressive $90,134 from three live tournaments. This included a notable 6th place finish at the WSOP.com Online Championship $1,000 NLH, which earned him $51,704.
Maskill appeared to take a hiatus from tournament play between 2020 and 2022, possibly for further skill refinement. However, in February 2023, he resurfaced on the international poker scene, competing at the European Poker Tour in Paris. Despite not winning, he added $16,046 to his earnings, sparking anticipation among poker enthusiasts for this rising star’s future.
Maskill recently participated in the 54th World Series of Poker bracelet event, earning $11,672 despite not winning. In July, he also took part in a Triton event but didn’t cash. There’s optimism about his ongoing poker career due to his evident improvement in recent tournaments, and we eagerly await his future performances with great anticipation.