Peter Daniel Weinand
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Peter Daniel Weinand, is a Canadian professional poker player, composer, and co-founder from Ottawa who currently resides in Las Vegas. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $512K from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $157K. Weinand is currently married to poker player Joelle Weinand.
Apart from his poker endeavors, he is the Co-Founder of Shopify and No Cartridge Inc. In addition, Peter launched his YouTube channel “danweinand,’ on September 21st, 2007, where he uploaded his music videos.
Peter Daniel Weinand: Early Life
Peter Daniel Weinand was raised in Ottawa and moved to Germany to study at TU Dortmund University in 2000, majoring in Computer Science. He graduated in 2004. After graduating, he became a developer and UI designer at Jaded Pixel.
Weinand: Live Tournament Participation
Weinand’s first recorded live cash occurred in July 2016 at Rio Daily Deepstacks, Las Vegas. He finished 6th place in a $235 No Limit Hold’em, departing with $2,222.
On June 27th, 2018, he finished 3rd in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – Tag Team at the 49th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He earned a cash prize of $25,599.
Shortly after, on July 11th, 2018, he participated in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – 6 Handed Big Blind Ante at the same WSOP event. Weinand secured 30th place and he took home $22,035.
He participated in PokerGO Cup #4 of the $15,000 No Limit Hold’em in July 2021. It is part of PokerGo’s Tour Cup. He finished in 2nd place, securing his best live cash $157,500.
Luck favored him, as he cashed $51,164 at the Wynn Fall Classic in Las Vegas in October 2021. Weinand participated in a $3,500 No Limit Hold’em – Championship and secured 15th place.
His latest appearance unfolded at PokerGO Cup #3 of the $10,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em in January 2024. It is part of PokerGo’s Tour Cup. He finished in 5th place, earning $59,500.
Weinand on Online Tournament
In August 2020, he participated in the WSOP Online 2020 at GGPoker, and secured 546th place in the $400 FORTY STACK No Limit Hold’em, cashing $960.
Conclusion
Peter Daniel Weinand, a Canadian professional poker player and co-founder of Shopify, has made a significant mark in both the poker and tech industries. Based in Las Vegas, he has amassed over $512K from live tournaments, with notable wins including $157K at PokerGO Cup #4 in 2021.
