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Darren Elias, widely known as “The End Boss,” is an American professional poker player and a living legend of the World Poker Tour. Holding the record for the most WPT titles in history, Elias is celebrated for his clinical efficiency, his transition from a #1 ranked online phenom to a live high-stakes titan, and his 2025 breakthrough in capturing his first career WSOP bracelet.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $15,055,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Elias is the #4 ranked player on New Jersey’s all-time money list. He is the only player to have won four World Poker Tour (WPT) titles, and he leads the tour in nearly every major category, including cashes and final tables. His career-best live score of $843,744 came from his victory in the 2014 WPT Borgata Poker Open. In June 2025, Elias reached a major career milestone by winning his first WSOP gold bracelet in the $888 NLH Online event for $170,208. Most recently, in December 2025, he captured the $25,400 WPT World Championship High Roller for $631,800. His combined live and over $8 million in online earnings contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $18 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1986 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and raised in New Jersey, Elias’s journey began with a passion for competitive games, including Yahoo! Hearts. He attended the University of Redlands to study creative writing but pivoted to poker during the online boom of the late 2000s. Under the handle “darrenelias,” he reached the #1 world ranking in online poker in 2009, winning two WCOOP titles and an FTOPS gold jersey. Known as a “pro’s pro,” Elias has maintained elite-level consistency for nearly two decades, eventually becoming a prominent BetMGM Poker Ambassador. Despite his “End Boss” reputation, he is known as a soft-spoken family man residing in Philadelphia, balancing high-stakes travel with his life as a father.
Play Style & Strategy
Elias is renowned for a “purely analytical and incredibly disciplined” play style that earned him his “End Boss” moniker. His strategy is built on a foundation of elite range construction and a relentless ability to put opponents in uncomfortable situations. While he utilizes modern GTO (Game Theory Optimal) tools, Elias emphasizes the importance of intuition and live adjustments, particularly when playing against weaker competition. He is a master of “small ball” poker, utilizing surgical bet sizing to maximize value while minimizing risk. His expertise extends beyond No-Limit Hold’em into mixed games, as evidenced by his runner-up finish in the 2025 WSOP $10,000 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship for $336,421. Whether navigating a WPT main event or a PGT high roller, his strategy revolves around technical balance and emotional stoicism.
Social Media & Online Presence
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