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Nick Schulman is an American professional poker player, a legendary broadcaster, and a 2025 Poker Hall of Fame inductee. Widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players in the history of the game, Schulman successfully transitioned from a teenage pool shark to a high-stakes poker “genius,” dominating elite mixed-game fields and becoming the premier voice of modern poker commentary.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $25,845,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Schulman ranks as one of the most consistent winners in poker history. His career-best live score of $2,167,500 remains the record for a regular-season World Poker Tour event, earned at the 2005 World Poker Finals when he was just 21. Schulman is a 7-time WSOP bracelet winner, reaching this historic milestone at the 2025 WSOP where he captured his third title in the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Championship for $497,356. A dominant force on the PokerGO Tour, he has secured eight PGT titles, including a recent 2026 victory in the PGT Mixed Games 8-Game Mix. His longevity in the world’s most expensive cash games and tournaments contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $15 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Manhattan, New York, Schulman’s competitive journey began in the legendary pool halls of NYC, where he was a world-class billiards player by age 13. He discovered poker in 2002 and turned professional at 19, quickly becoming a fixture in the underground New York card rooms. In 2005, he became the youngest player ever to win a WPT title, instantly catapulting him to international stardom. Beyond his play, Schulman has achieved legendary status as a broadcaster, winning multiple Global Poker Awards for his work on PokerGO and High Stakes Poker. In 2025, his peerless resume and contributions to the game’s culture were officially recognized with his induction into the Poker Hall of Fame.
Play Style & Strategy
Schulman is renowned for a “cool, intuitive, and masterfully adaptive” play style. While he possesses a deep technical understanding of modern GTO concepts, his strategy is heavily rooted in the “old school” art of reading opponents—a skill he honed during his years as a pool hustler. He is a master of all variants, specifically 2-7 Lowball, where he is considered by many to be the greatest alive. Known for his incredible emotional control and “poker face,” Schulman excels at identifying subtle physical and betting-pattern tells that others miss. His ability to articulate complex strategic concepts as a commentator translates directly to the felt, where he remains one of the most difficult and unpredictable opponents to navigate at a final table.
Social Media & Online Presence
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