Scott Blumstein

Scott Blumstein, born on March 27th, 1992, is an American poker player who calls Morristown, New Jersey, his home. He has total live earnings of $8,637,364.

The pinnacle of his career came on July 8th, 2017, during the 48th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, where he won the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event Championship (Event #73), earning $8,150,000 and the coveted bracelet.

Scott Blumstein: Early Life

Blumstein’s love for poker began at a young age, driven by his fascination with math and psychology. He seamlessly combined a strategic balance of patience and aggression to ascend to the top in poker. After graduating from Temple University with an accounting degree, Blumstein transitioned into a thriving career as a professional poker player.

Scott Blumstein: Poker Achievements

Scott Blumstein has forged a remarkable poker career since his debut on August 8th, 2012, at the Empire State Poker Championship in Verona, United States. He started strong with a 2nd place finish in the $190 No Limit Hold’em event, earning $3,817.

His success continued to grow over the years. On May 7th, 2015, at the Parx Casino Big Stax XI event in Bensalem, United States, he clinched 1st position in the $300 No Limit Hold’em Green Chip Bounty Turbo event and secured $5,279. 

Further, on July 12th, 2016, during the Borgata Summer Poker Open in Atlantic City, United States, he emerged victorious in the $560 No Limit Hold’em – $1 Million Deepstack Kick-Off event, claiming a substantial $199,854 prize.

In 2018, Blumstein placed 2nd in the Live at the Bike! Main Event Champions 10K Sit N Go in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens), United States, adding $20,000 to his winnings.

Most recently, on May 9th, 2024, at the Borgata Spring Poker Open in Atlantic City, United States. He delivered another strong performance, finishing 33rd in the $2,700 No Limit Hold’em Borgata Poker Open Championship (Event #19), earning $10,392.