Keith Tilston

Keith Tilston is an American professional poker player from Austin, Texas. He has accumulated total live earnings exceeding $7 million. He clinched a coveted golden bracelet at the 50th World Series of Poker in July 2019 together with his best live cash amounting to $2,792,406. 

Keith Tilston: Live Tournament Participation

Keith Tilston was first seen in a recorded live tournament in August 2005. He placed 2nd in a $1,500 + 80 No Limit Hold’em event at the Legends of Poker in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens). Tilston took home $73,530.

In June 2006, he finished 1st in a Heads Up No Limit Hold’em event at the The Vegas Open in Las Vegas. Keith earned a cash prize of $100,000.

He entered the World Poker Tour Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas in December 2015. Keith participated in a $100,000 WPT Alpha8 – No Limit Hold’em High Roller event. He placed 7th earning $176,580.

Moving forward to December 2017, Tilston emerged victorious in a $25,000 No Limit Hold’em – Bellagio High Roller at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He won a whopping $424,000. 

Continuing his success, he finished 1st at the U.S. Poker Open in Las Vegas in February 2018. Keith participated in a $50,000 + 2,000 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event winning a championship prize of $660,000. 

A significant milestone was achieved in July 2019 at the 50th WSOP in Las Vegas. Tilston won his highest live cash prize, a staggering $2,792,406 in a $100,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller event. He also took possession of his first golden bracelet.

His most recent appearance was in November 2021. He played in a $250,000 No Limit Hold’em – Super High Roller in the 52nd WSOP in Las Vegas. Tilston ended in 5th place with a cash prize of $632,124.