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Jared Bleznick, widely known as “Blez” or “TheBlez,” is a high-stakes American professional poker player and sports card entrepreneur. A specialist in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Mixed Games, Bleznick transitioned from a feared online heads-up crusher to a dominant live tournament force. In 2024, he captured his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $50,000 High Roller, and as of February 2026, he has crossed the $10 million milestone in live career earnings.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $10,339,561 (according to The Hendon Mob), Bleznick is a fixture in the world’s most exclusive high-roller events. His career-best live score of $2,037,947 came from his victory in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $50,000 High Roller. Bleznick’s 2025 and early 2026 campaigns have been prolific; he recently finished 6th in the February 2026 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games for $225,000. Other massive scores include a $1.17 million 3rd-place finish at WSOP Paradise in late 2024 and a $1.29 million victory in the 2023 SHRB Pot-Limit Omaha. His dominance in nosebleed-stakes cash games and tournaments contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $15 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born and raised in Roslyn, New York, Bleznick first gained notoriety as a “limitless” heads-up specialist in the online poker world under the handle “harrington25.” Known for his abrasive table talk and immense confidence, he was a key figure in the high-stakes online era, battling the likes of Viktor “Isildur1” Blom and Patrik Antonius. In recent years, he has successfully diversified his career by co-founding Blez Cards, one of the most successful sports card breaking businesses in the world. Despite his business success, his passion for the felt remains; he is famously motivated by side bets, often crediting fellow pro Shaun Deeb for pushing him to play a full tournament schedule. In late 2024, he also proved his heads-up supremacy by defeating Patrik Antonius in High Stakes Duel 5 to win $400,000.
Play Style & Strategy
Bleznick is renowned for an “unorthodox, instinctual, and hyper-aggressive” play style. While he possesses a deep mathematical foundation, he famously identifies as an “instinctive” player who relies on live reads and psychological pressure. He is widely considered one of the top Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) minds in the world, often utilizing unconventional lines to induce mistakes from “GTO-heavy” opponents. His strategy involves a relentless willingness to “run it once” in high-equity spots to maximize psychological discomfort for his rivals. Whether commentating for PokerGO—where he has become a fan-favorite for his “no-punches-pulled” analysis—or competing in a Triton Poker Series event, Bleznick’s approach is defined by a total absence of fear and an elite ability to navigate the game’s most complex Mixed Game variants.
Social Media & Online Presence
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