Summary
- Daniel Weinman
- Date of Birth: February 3, 1988
- Resides in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Top live cash prize: $12.1 million
- Total live poker winnings amount to $16.2 million.
- Two WSOP Bracelets
- One WSOP Ring
- Number of WPT Wins: 2
- Key Skills: intuitive, adaptable, strategic, precise, composed, and thoughtful
Daniel Weinman, a professional poker player from Atlanta, Georgia, is renowned for winning the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. With over ten years of experience, Weinman has competed in prestigious tournaments such as the WSOP, World Poker Tour (WPT), and PokerGO. He has a global fan base eager to learn more about his poker journey, how he became a WSOP bracelet winner, and what catapulted him to international fame.
Daniel Weinman's early steps into the poker vertical
Daniel Weinman, born on February 3, 1988, graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009. The mechanical engineer, now 37 years old, began his career soon after completing his studies. In 2010, according to The Hendon Mob data, Weinman competed in the $2,500 No Limit Hold'em event at the 41st World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, securing 103rd place and winning $6,071. To date, the American professional poker player has competed in over 140 tournaments, achieving first place 10 times. His career has taken him to casinos across the United States and internationally, including in Spain, the Czech Republic, France, and Australia.
Daniel Weiman's strategy is a unique blend of thoughtfulness, adaptability and experience
What distinguishes the 2023 WSOP champion, Daniel Weinman, from his fellow poker players is his remarkable combination of creative adaptability, precise technical skills, and extensive experience. His background in mechanical engineering contributes to crafting strong strategies, a quality evident in his impressive tournament performances over the past 15 years. Unlike some players, Weinman is neither flashy nor overly aggressive at the poker table. He often relies on calculated decisions, balancing the tendencies he observes in his opponents with game theory principles. This allows him to maintain a calm and thoughtful image, providing an advantage against aggressive or reckless opponents. In live poker, Daniel Weinman consistently demonstrates his ability to handle pressure, successfully implementing his strategies and overcoming challenging situations. Weinman's instinct for reading opponents, supported by his deep understanding of the game and vast experience, is another skill that sets him apart. This instinctive ability enables him to execute effective strategies, ranging from strategic bluffs to decisive all-ins. Even with a marginal hand, Weinman can turn situations to his advantage, thanks to his adaptability and experience. His expertise allows him to adapt to the dynamics of each table and opponent. Coupled with his technical prowess and composure in high-stakes scenarios, these qualities have solidified his status as the 2023 WSOP champion.
The poker pro's biggest triumph: a win at the 2023 WSOP Main Event
Daniel Weinman skyrocketed to fame after clinching the 2023 WSOP Main Event title. At the 54th Annual World Series of Poker, he triumphed in the $10,000 Main Event No-Limit Hold'em World Championship, outlasting a record-breaking field of over 10,000 participants. Along with the prestigious WSOP bracelet, Weinman claimed a staggering prize of $12,100,000. In a thrilling and unpredictable game, Weinman ultimately faced Steven Jones in the final showdown. Entering the decisive hand, Weinman led with 431.5 million chips against Jones’ 171 million. As the hands played out, Weinman held a king of clubs and a jack of diamonds, while Jones had a jack of clubs and an eight of diamonds. The flop revealed a jack and five of spades and a two of diamonds, followed by a four of clubs on the turn. With 53.5 million already in the pot, Weinman bet 38 million, prompting Jones to go all-in with 146 million. Weinman quickly called, and with the appearance of an ace of hearts on the river, he secured the victory. Achieving first place in the WSOP $10,000 Main Event No-Limit Hold'em World Championship, Daniel Weinman not only won the bracelet but also the substantial top prize of $12.1 million. His skillful play with pocket jacks sealed his status as the 2023 WSOP Main Event champion.
Daniel Weinman career earnings
Daniel Weinman's net worth is estimated at $16,221,663, according to The Hendon Mob. His lifetime earnings from live poker tournaments total approximately $16.2 million, with a significant portion, $14.3 million, attributed to his WSOP (World Series of Poker) tournament successes. The 2023 WSOP Main Event winner boasts 94 WSOP cashes, two bracelets, and one ring, as highlighted by his WSOP player profile. From 70 cashes in WSOP competitions, Weinman earned $13.3 million, while 19 circuit cashes contributed an additional $828,571. Furthermore, he has secured nearly $100,000 from four cashes in European WSOP tournaments. In addition to his success at the 2023 WSOP, Weinman claimed victory at the WPT (World Poker Tour) Borgata in 2017. His second-largest career prize came from winning the WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open in Atlantic City, where he earned $892,433 in January 2017 after winning the $3,300 + 200 No Limit Hold'em WPT Main Event. Weinman's third-largest earnings came from the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown's $15,000 No Limit Hold'em Tournament Of Champions in April 2017, where he emerged victorious with a prize of $381,500. Other significant achievements include his win at the WSOP Circuit's $1,675 No Limit Hold'em Main Event and his success at the 2022 WSOP $1,000 Pot Limit Omaha, where he collected $280,260 and $255,359, respectively.
The WSOP 2023 champion has a growing fan base
The tournament victories mentioned only scratch the surface of the numerous events the professional poker player has competed in. As the 2017 WPT Borgata champion and the 2023 WSOP champion, his fan base is steadily growing worldwide. As of this writing, Daniel Weinman's X account, previously known as Twitter, boasts over 10,600 followers. On Instagram, he continues to attract more than 3,360 followers. Recently, Daniel Weinman participated in the WSOP Circuit event in North Carolina in early December 2024. Competing in the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em ring event, he secured the 54th spot, earning a prize of $2,354.
Daniel Weinman FAQ
Daniel Weinman hails from Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. As the WSOP 2023 champion, he has amassed an estimated $16.2 million in lifetime poker earnings. Daniel is married to his longtime partner, Sarah, but much of the poker star's personal life remains private.
