Michael Nye

Michael Nye is an American professional poker player residing in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. With over $1.1 million in total live tournament earnings, his best live cash of $328,683 came in March 2022, when he finished in 1st place at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood.

Michael Nye: Live Tournament Participation

Michael Nye recorded his first live cash in November 2005, finishing 21st in the $565 Limit Hold’em event at the World Poker Finals in Mashantucket, earning $1,303.

In November 2013, Nye made a notable performance by placing 2nd in the $2,500 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the DSPT Mohegan Sun World Championship in Uncasville, earning $90,980. A year later, in May 2014, he placed 49th in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker event at the 45th WSOP in Las Vegas, adding $26,814 to his earnings.

In March 2015, Nye finished 5th in the $2,700 No Limit Hold’em Championship event at the Foxwoods Poker Classic in Mashantucket, earning $36,928.

His best live cash came in March 2022 when Nye won the $600 No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack event at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood, earning $328,683.

In December 2023, Nye placed 10th in the $1,600 No Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty event at the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, earning $31,632.

In his most recent participation, in September 2024, Nye finished 7th in the $365 No Limit Hold’em Seniors 50+ Championship at the Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City, earning $3,293.