San Man

San Man, is an American poker player from Los Angeles, California. He’s a familiar face on the high-stakes cash game show, Hustler Casino Live. Join us as we explore his journey into poker and his thrilling high-stakes adventures on HCL.

San Man Early Life

San Man’s life journey began in Orange County and later pursued his higher education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Upon finishing his studies, he mainly worked in Human Resources for tech and gaming companies. Eventually, he ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing his own consulting firm as his daytime occupation. Over the years, he’s found himself with more free time, reigniting his passion for poker.

His introduction to poker dates back to his high school years, coinciding with the Moneymaker boom. San Man initially played with friends and developed a deep affection for the game, having interest in card games and gambling. During that period, he also ventured into online poker and experienced some successes. His poker journey continued through college, but it temporarily halted after the events of Black Friday. Nevertheless, in 2022, he made the decision to return to the world of poker, reigniting his love for the game.

San Man Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

San Man has made a total of 28 appearances thus far. His journey began with his first appearance on Episode 165, which aired on April 4, 2022. During that episode, he managed to secure a profit of $2,100. 

As the year progressed, he continued to appear in 11 more episodes by the end of 2022. Throughout these subsequent appearances, he accumulated a remarkable profit totaling $56,815. Among these episodes, a standout moment occurred during Episode 335, aired on December 12. In this particular episode, San Man achieved his highest profit to date of $40,030.

Moving into the year 2023, San Man has made a total of 16 appearances. His most recent appearance took place on Episode 508, which aired on August 24. However, this time, he suffered a substantial loss. A costly misread led to a disastrous six-high call on the river, resulting in a significant loss for San Man.

San Man’s Costly Misread, Loses Over $20K with Six-High Hand

San Man and Dr. H clashed when San Man called with 6♠4♣ against Dr. H’s pocket queens. Despite the flop and turn, San Man’s misread cost him $20k, and he ultimately ended the show down $38,960, while Dr. H booked a six-figure profit of $100,020. You can see the hand unfolds in the video below.

San Man’s error sparked a debate in the live chat about whether the river bet should be returned. Commentator David Tuchmann felt Dr. H wasn’t obligated to return the bet. Nate Hill, on the other hand, leaned toward returning it, citing a friendly game’s spirit. The poker community had also mixed opinions on the situation. For instance, Triple Crown winner Niall Farrell would return the bet out of sportsmanship, while Kevin Martin disagreed in clear cases. In Dr. H’s position, would you consider returning the river bet?

Conclusion

San Man’s poker journey on Hustler Casino Live has been a rollercoaster of wins and losses, showcasing both his triumphs and challenging moments. His costly misread hand was a memorable and debated moment, raising questions of sportsmanship in the poker community. As he continues to navigate the high-stakes world of poker, his adventures on HCL promise to provide more excitement and insights into the game.