Straton Wilhelm

Straton Wilhelm, is an American entrepreneur and poker player hailing from the city of San Diego, California. With a remarkable track record, Wilhelm has amassed a total of nearly $310,000 in live tournament earnings, achieving a remarkable high of $147,000 in one tournament. Moreover, Wilhelm has made a memorable single appearance on the high-stakes cash game show, Hustler Casino Live.

Straton Wilhelm Poker Career

Wilhelm boasts an impressive total of $309,425 in live tournament earnings, according to his Hendon page. He earned this substantial sum over the course of 6 years by cashing in 22 different live events.

His journey in live tournaments began in March 2017. The first recorded result was a 10th-place finish in the $2,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event of the Chicago Poker Classic, where he took home $16,880. In 2018, he participated in 8 tournaments, amassing earnings of $36,245 with notable performances.

Furthermore, the year 2019 saw Wilhelm’s earnings climb to $108,950 from his involvement in 11 tournaments. A highlight during this year was he won the $1,600 NLH Bounty Championship Event of Los Angeles Poker Classic. There, he claimed the top prize of $30,815.

Wilhelm reached new heights when he secured a 5th-place in the $10,000 NLH WPT Gardens Poker Championship in January 2020. This remarkable achievement resulted in a cash prize of $146,665 which remains his most substantial live cash to date.

Straton Wilhelm on Hustler Casino Live

Wilhelm has made a single appearance on the show to date. This noteworthy event took place on Episode 533, which aired on September 28, 2023. In this particular game, the stakes were set at $20/40 with a No-Limit Hold’em format. He played alongside Sia The Bot, Peter Martin, HCL co-owner Nick Vertucci and several others. Ultimately, Wilhelm emerged as the second top earner, securing a substantial profit of $10,890.