Kyle Bowker

Kyle Bowker is an American professional poker player from Walton, New York, with over $3.1 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $469,468 came when he finished in 3rd place at the EPT London in September 2010. During his poker career, he won a bracelet at the 47th WSOP and a ring in WSOPC Philadelphia in April 2014.

Kyle made a name for himself when he became the first player ever to win two bracelets in the same series at the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker.

A Risk That Paid Off

Kyle Bowker became an unforgettable part of poker history during the 2016 WSOP Main Event when he made the bold decision to fold quads. The board showed King of Spades, Nine of Spades, Seven of Spades, Seven of Diamonds, and Jack of Spades, and Bowker had bet the flop and turn, eventually pushing a pot-sized bet on the river. His opponent shoved for 98,000, and after careful thought, Bowker concluded that his quads could be beaten by a straight flush made with Queen and Ten of spades. Bowker folded, confident it was the right decision. His fold stunned the table, but his read on the situation was spot-on.

Kyle Bowker: Live Tournament Participation

Kyle Bowker’s first recorded live cash occurred in October 2005 at the East Coast Poker Championships in Verona. He finished in 3rd place in a $200 + 30 Limit Hold’em, cashing $2,104.

In July 2006, Kyle entered in a $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship at the 37th WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished in 37th place, earning a prize of $247,399.

Then, in December 2009, Kyle played $4,900 + 250 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the WSOPC Atlantic City. He finished in 2nd place, pocketing $128,357.

In the following year, in September 2010, Kyle was eliminated in 3rd place at the EPT London in a £5,000 + 250 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event UKIPT Grand Final. The payout of $469,468 marked the biggest live cash of his career.

In April 2014, Kyle made his mark by securing his first ring at the WSOPC Philadelphia. He won $115,920 in a $1,675 No Limit Hold’em Main Event.

Moreover, in July 2016, Kyle participated in Event #64, the $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo Split 8 or Better at the 47th WSOP. He finished in 1st place, winning a prize of $294,960.

In July 2024, Kyle competed in a $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha 6-Handed Bracelet Event #97 at the 55th WSOP. He ended up in 85th place, earning $6,172.