Schuyler “Big Sky” Thornton

Schuyler “Big Sky” Thornton, a poker player from Corpus Christi, Texas, currently resides in Austin, Texas. With total live earnings amounting to $1,637,303, his best live cash came to $191,453.

Schuyler “Big Sky” Thornton: Poker Career

Thornton had his first recorded cash on September 14th, 2012, in Bossier City, United States, where he ranked 11th in the $365 Pot Limit Omaha event at the WSOP Circuit, acquiring $873.

Three years later, on August 27th, 2015, in Thackerville, United States. Thornton finished 1st in the $400 No Limit Hold’em (Event #1) at the 2015 The River Poker Series, adding $77,404 to his total winnings.

Continuing his victorious streak, on December 16th, 2016, in Black Hawk, United States. He clinched another 1st position in the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em Main Event (Event #23) at the Colorado Poker Championship CPC 17, receiving $55,409.

September 7th, 2017, in Thackerville, marked another triumph for Thornton as he again took 1st position in the $400 No Limit Hold’em Re-Entry event at the 2017 The River Poker Series, winning $43,780.

Continuous Tournament Achievements

Subsequently, he achieved a 2nd position finish on April 20th, 2018, in Durant, United States, in the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em Main Event (Event #52) at the Card Player Poker Tour – CPPT Choctaw, gaining $118,742.

Additionally, on January 28th, 2021, in Houston, United States. He entered the $400 Big-O 8-Max (Event #14) at the Lone Star Poker Series – Champions Social. He achieved a 1st place finish, adding $5,460 to his winnings.

Most recently, on May 30th, 2024, in Las Vegas, United States. Thornton finished 403rd in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Mystery Millions (Bracelet Event #5) at the 55th World Series of Poker – WSOP 2024, earning $3,930.

Schuyler “Big Sky” Thornton’s Poker Journey on Champions Poker Live

He made his debut in CPL Episode 49 on October 20th, 2023. He was seated with Kyle Arora, Rob Valden, and others. They engaged in a $10/25 Mixed game. He gained $2,905 at the end of the game.