Michael Bernstein

Michael Bernstein is an American professional poker player from Chicago, Illinois, with over $306k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $149,857 came when he won at the Borgata Winter Open in January 2009.

Michael Bernstein: Live Tournament Participation

Michael Bernstein’s first recorded live cash occurred in November 2005 at the World Poker Finals in Mashantucket. He finished in 60th place in a $1,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $1,595.

In December 2006, Michael entered in a $4,900 + 250 No Limit Hold’em Championship at the WSOPC Atlantic City. He finished in 6th place, earning a prize of $57,515.

Following this, in January 2008, Michael played in a $5,000 + 200 No Limit Hold’em at the WPT Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City. He finished in 24th place, taking home $9,975.

Later that year, in July, Michael joined in a $500 + 40 No Limit Hold’em at Deep Stack Extravaganza III in Las Vegas. He finished in 3rd place, pocketing $17,524.

In January 2009, Michael participated in a $1,000 + 90 No Limit Hold’em at the Borgata Winter Open. He finished in 1st place, winning his biggest live cash of $149,857.

Moreover, in April 2010, Michael participated in a $500 + 60 No Limit Hold’em Deepstack at the Borgata Spring Poker Open, where he was eliminated in 5th place, securing $11,541.

In December 2023, Michael competed in a $1,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em – Mini Main Bracelet Event #4 at the WSOPP in Paradise Island. He ended up in 296th place, earning $1,700.