Jeff Platt

Jeff Platt is an American poker player born in Dallas, Texas, who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. His career spans various roles including host, sideline reporter, and play-by-play commentator, with notable contributions to PokerGO‘s coverage of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Before joining PokerGO, Platt covered the Dallas Mavericks for ESPN Radio and co-hosted the PokerNews podcast.

In addition to his media work, Platt co-hosts the popular YouTube channel “No Gamble, No Future” with Brent Hanks, where they delve into the nuances of gambling. Throughout his career, Platt has amassed total live earnings of $785,375, with his best live cash coming from a notable performance on October 22nd, 2021, at the 52nd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He secured a remarkable 4th place finish in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – Double Stack (Event #43), earning $160,662.

Jeff Platt: Poker Career

It all began on January 19th, 2008, at Mo’s Deepstack Tournament in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens), United States. Competing in the $1,600 No Limit Hold’em event, he finished in 22nd place, earning $2,750.

Subsequently, on July 21st, 2013, Jeff participated in the 2013 Card Player Poker Tour – CPPT Choctaw in Durant, United States. He then joined the $230 No Limit Hold’em – $30,000 Guaranteed event and impressed with a 2nd place finish, adding $10,191 to his winnings.

Jeff’s Continued Success

Additionally, on June 27th, 2021, at the World Series of Poker Circuit – WSOPC Summer Super Series Online hosted by WSOP.com. He competed in the $525 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event 8-Max (Event #18) and secured a 5th place finish, earning $16,839.

His success peaked on September 3rd, 2022, at the DeepStack Extravaganza III in Las Vegas, United States. Jeff entered the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em – MSPT Event (Event #9) and claimed 1st place, topping the field and earning $100,804.

Most recently, on June 3rd, 2024, Jeff participated in the 55th World Series of Poker – WSOP 2024 in Las Vegas. He competed in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – 6-Handed (Bracelet Event #12). He finished in 263rd place and added $3,006 to his impressive career earnings.

Jeff Platt’s Poker Journey on Champions Poker Live

He made his debut in CPL Episode 2 on May 16th, 2023. He was seated with Daniel Cates, Phil Hellmuth, and others. They engaged in a $5/10/25 No Limit Hold ’em game. By the end of the game, he suffered a loss of $158.

He returned during CPL Episode 69 on December 4th, 2023. He played with Kasey Lyn Mills, Mark Piatti, and others. They engaged in a $10/25 +$25BBA ($50) ($100) No Limit Hold ’em game. He gained $1,525 at the end of the game.