Joey Weissman

Joey Weissman, an American poker player from Syosset, New York, boasts live earnings of $6,512,824. He solidified his status among the elite on June 25th, 2012, during the 43rd World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. Competing in the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em (Event #46), Joey emerged victorious, securing his best live cash win of $694,609. This triumph marked the pinnacle of his career.

Joey Weissman: Life Outside Poker

Weissman and her partner Nellie Park love traveling together and trying new foods. They’re always up for an adventure, eager to explore new places and taste different cuisines. Whether they’re wandering through forests, doing ice skating, or tasting different dishes, they dive into each experience with excitement. For Weissman, the best part isn’t just seeing new things—it’s the memories they create together along the way.

Joey Weissman: Poker Career

Weissman’s first recorded tournament took place on November 17th, 2010, at the 2010 United States Poker Championship in Atlantic City. He emerged victorious in the $600 No Limit Hold’em event, claiming 1st place and a prize of $11,524.

His determination continued to shine on June 25th, 2012, during the 43rd World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. In the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em event (Event #46). He secured the top spot and earned an impressive $694,609.

In April 2018, Weissman showcased his skills at the partypoker LIVE – partypoker MILLIONS Barcelona Grand Final. Despite finishing 2nd in the €1,100 No Limit Hold’em – Open #1 event, he walked away with a substantial prize of $189,981. Just days later, during the same event, he secured 5th position in the €10,300 No Limit Hold’em High Roller #9 event, earning an additional $148,090.

July 2018 saw Weissman excel once again, this time at the Bellagio Cup XIV in Las Vegas. He finished 3rd in the $10,400 No Limit Hold’em event and added $167,616 to his growing list of achievements.

Fast forward nearly three years, and on June 7th, 2021, during the PokerGO Tour – 2021 PGT U.S. Poker Open (USPO) in Las Vegas, Weissman clinched 1st position in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em U.S. Poker Open #5 event and secured a prize of $204,000.

Continuing his winning streak, on June 23rd, 2022, at the 2022 ARIA Poker Classic in Las Vegas, Weissman claimed victory in the $3,500 No Limit Hold’em BetMGM Poker Championship and pocketed $224,236.

Continued Success: Weissman’s Tournament Triumphs

March 7th, 2023, marked another milestone for Weissman during the Venetian DeepStack Showdown in Las Vegas. Triumphing in the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em Ultimate Stack (Event 3), he secured 1st position and a prize of $180,774. Shortly after, during the U.S. Poker Open 2023 (USPO) in Las Vegas, Weissman emerged victorious in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em U.S. Poker Open #1 event, securing another 1st position and a prize of $231,000.

May 30th, 2023, saw Weissman’s remarkable performance at the 54th World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2023 in Las Vegas. He finished 6th in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller 6-Handed (Bracelet Event 2), earning $188,219.

In the beginning of 2024, Weissman continued to make waves in the poker world. On January 5th, during the PokerGO Tour’s PGT Last Chance event in Las Vegas, he secured 2nd position in the $10,100 No Limit Hold’em tournament (PGT Last Chance #4), earning $132,600. Later that month, on January 30th, during the 2024 PGT PokerGO Cup in Las Vegas, he finished 2nd in the $10,100 No Limit Hold’em event (Event #5), earning $149,400.

His latest participation, on April 13th, 2024, during the PGT U.S. Poker Open 2024 (USPO) in Las Vegas, saw Weissman secure 4th position in the $15,100 No Limit Hold’em U.S. Poker Open (Event #6), earning $93,000.