Mike Carson

Mike Carson
Name Mike Carson
Nationality American
Socials Hendonmob
Streams on World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker
Type Player

Mike Carson is an American professional poker player from Laguna Niguel, California, with over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $222,000 came when he clinched victory at the 31st WSOP in May 2000.

Mike Carson: Live Tournament Participation

Mike Carson’s first recorded live cash occurred in February 1995 during the Winter Poker Festival in San Diego. He finished in 5th place in a $100 Limit Hold’emt, cashing $2,210.

In May 2000, Mike played in a $3,000 + 80 Pot Limit Hold’em at the 31st World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He clinched victory and won his biggest live cash of $222,000.

At the Larry Flynt Grand Slam of Poker in Gardena in July 2004, he won a cash prize of $64,640. Mike participated in a $300+ 30 No Limit Hold’em and clinched another victory.

During the Bellagio Festa Al Lago IV in Las Vegas in October 2005, he finished in 2nd place. Mike took part in a $1,000 + 60 No Limit Hold’em and earned $71,360.

Following this, in November 2007, Mike competed in a $2,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em at Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic. He reached the final table by placing 2nd and took home $128,605.

On February 23rd, 2008, he placed 13th at the L.A. Poker Classic. He entered a $9,900 + $100 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event and cashed $55,220.

Most recently, in August 2016, he competed in a $580 No Limit Hold’em #6 at the WSOPC in Nevada. Mike placed 28th and cashed $680.

Tournament results

7 appearances across 1 event type