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Bobby Baldwin is an American poker player with United States citizenship status.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Bobby Baldwin was born in 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
Residence (current location)
He currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Education (institution, specialization)
Bobby Baldwin attended Oklahoma State University starting in 1970 but dropped out after one year; no specialized degree completion is recorded.
Children (number, ages)
There is no publicly available verified information on Bobby Baldwin’s children.
Year started playing poker
Bobby Baldwin began playing poker professionally around 1974.
Age when started playing
He began his serious involvement in poker in his early 20s, approximately at age 24.
Year turned professional
Bobby Baldwin transitioned to professional poker status in the mid-1970s, around 1974.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
His first significant tournament victory was the $10,000 Deuce to Seven Draw event at the 1977 World Series of Poker, earning about $80,000.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Specific information about his mentor or who introduced him to poker is not publicly detailed.
First important tournament
His first important recorded tournament participation was at the 1977 World Series of Poker, where he won two bracelets.
Main motivation for turning pro
Baldwin’s motivation to transition to professional poker was driven by his early success, natural skill, and the emerging poker scene in Las Vegas during the 1970s.
Initial bankroll
Details on his starting bankroll or early financial backing arrangements are not publicly documented.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
His poker education was largely self-taught and developed through experience; he also contributed to the seminal poker book “Super/System” by Doyle Brunson, indicating deep strategic knowledge.
First sponsor/backing
There is no verified information on Baldwin having a formal first sponsorship deal during his early poker career.
Total live tournament winnings
Bobby Baldwin’s total live tournament winnings exceed $2.3 million across his career.
Number of tournament wins
He has won at least 4 World Series of Poker bracelets and multiple other tournament titles including the 1978 WSOP Main Event.
Number of final tables
Baldwin has made multiple final table appearances, including several at the WSOP, but an exact total number is not publicly confirmed.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
His largest single tournament victory was the 1978 WSOP Main Event, where he won $210,000.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Bobby Baldwin has won 4 WSOP bracelets: two in 1977, one in 1978 (Main Event), and another in 1979.
WSOP cashes (number)
He has 20 WSOP cash finishes throughout his career.
WSOP final tables
He has at least 4 confirmed WSOP final table appearances from bracelet wins; overall final table totals are not fully detailed.
Best WSOP Main Event result
His best WSOP Main Event result is 1st place in 1978.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No public records of winning or playing super high roller tournaments ($100K+ buy-in).
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No publicly available information on high roller ($25K-$100K) victories.
Online tournament winnings
No significant documented online poker winnings due to era of activity.
Major online titles
No known major online tournament titles.
Poker team
No known current poker team affiliations or sponsorship stables.
Main cash game limits
Primarily known for tournament play; specific cash game limits he played are not publicly documented.
Highest stakes played
Known for playing in some of the highest stakes cash games, notably at Bellagio's "Bobby's Room," but exact limits are unavailable.
Notable high stakes sessions
Participated in legendary high stakes cash games in Las Vegas, especially in the Bellagio poker rooms named after him.
"Big Game" participation
Yes, Baldwin was involved in the famous high-stakes "Big Game" in Las Vegas during the 1970s and 1980s.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Exact cash game profit figures are not publicly disclosed.
Country ranking
Recognized as one of the top American poker players of his generation.
All Time Money List position
Not listed in current All Time Money rankings, but historically ranked highly due to early WSOP success.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Detailed tournament ROI is not publicly calculable with available data.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash amounts vary widely; typical high finishes include six-figure winnings from major events.
ITM percentage
Percentage of in-the-money finishes cannot be precisely calculated from public records.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage out of all cashes is not publicly calculated but Barrett has multiple final tables and bracelet wins.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Best years include 1977-1979 with multiple bracelet wins; last major cash in 2012.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Primarily specialized in No-Limit Hold’em and Deuce to Seven Draw, with skills also in Seven Card Stud.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play with specialization in classic WSOP event formats.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Commonly competed in full ring tournament formats during WSOP events.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Skilled in No-Limit Hold’em, Deuce to Seven Lowball, and Seven Card Stud.
Specialization limits
Preferred higher stakes tournament events, especially notable in prestigious events.
Online rooms where plays
No significant known online poker presence.
Favorite casinos/locations
Famous for playing at Las Vegas casinos—Golden Nugget, Mirage, and Bellagio; "Bobby’s Room" at Bellagio named in his honor.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Playing style described as strategic, calm, and analytical with a strong defensive and patient approach.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for a balanced approach, capable of bluffing but also relying on strong fundamental play and trap strategy.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical strategy with intuitive feel for the game; contributed to foundational poker strategy theory.
Style adaptability
Demonstrated high adaptability to evolving poker strategies and opponents over decades.
Playing strengths
Noted strengths include deep understanding of draw games, tournament strategy, and reading opponents.
GTO strategy usage
Used pioneering pure strategic approaches and contributed to theoretical development in poker, predating formal GTO tools.
Poker software usage
Played before the advent of modern poker software; used later for analysis and training in executive roles.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
No verified records of significant televised poker show appearances.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Did not participate in televised High Stakes Poker series.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Not documented to have appeared on Poker After Dark.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured or mentioned in poker historical documentaries focusing on WSOP and poker history.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in numerous poker publications and interviews discussing his career and poker strategy.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No publicly verified podcast guest appearances.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No record of personal poker podcast or video channel.
Facebook (account link)
No verified official Facebook page.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No official personal YouTube channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No known Twitch streaming presence.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No known TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No public LinkedIn profile documented.
Posting frequency in social media
Not active on social media platforms for regular postings or engagement.
Type of content in social media
Not known for sharing regular social media content; focused on poker and business legacy.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No public record of current poker sponsorship deals.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No documented historical sponsorship contracts.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Not publicly noted as a poker site ambassador.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Pursued a successful career as casino executive including CEO of Mirage Resorts and CityCenter projects.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No public information on direct poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No known professional coaching services offered.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not applicable as no coaching services publicly offered.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Contributed to Doyle Brunson’s “Super/System” book; authored writings including “Tales Out of Tulsa.”
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No public records of affiliate partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No known personal merchandise lines.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Co-author/contributor to “Super/System” (1978) and writer of “Tales Out of Tulsa” (details vary).
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No formal training series participation documented.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No documented masterclasses or seminars.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No public record of professional coaching engagements.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No publicly known notable coaching students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No known educational YouTube content.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in poker publications such as PokerNews, Pokerlistings, and interviews in related magazines.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No record of regular poker column contributions.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No known poker conference speaking engagements publicly documented.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No known involvement in poker-related scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No public cheating accusations.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No publicly documented casino conflicts.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal proceedings or public cases involving Bobby Baldwin.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes with other poker players.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No known tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public information regarding tax issues.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Received respect with minimal criticism in public poker community.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
No public records of responses to criticism.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2003, a prestigious industry accolade.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2003.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Highly regarded by peers for contributions both as a player and casino executive.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Poker Hall of Fame is the primary recognized award.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Youngest WSOP Main Event winner in 1978, 4 WSOP bracelets, CEO of major Las Vegas casinos, contributor to poker strategy literature.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Held the record as youngest WSOP Main Event winner until 1980; one of few to win WSOP bracelets three consecutive years.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Major contributions to poker strategy through “Super/System” writings and innovations in poker room design and promotion.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No recorded participation in charity tournaments.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Revered as a pioneering poker champion and casino executive who shaped both poker history and Vegas poker culture.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Instrumental in developing Bellagio’s high stakes poker scene (“Bobby’s Room” named after him) and casino operations innovation.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2012 | United States | World Series of Poker | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Big One for One Drop – $1,000,000 No-Limit Hold’em | $1,000,000 | 7th | $1,408,000 | 48 | | |||| 1994 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event | $10,000 | 24th | $16,800 | 268 | | |||| 1992 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event | $10,000 | 15th | $10,100 | 201 | | |||| 1991 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event | $10,000 | 29th | $8,050 | 215 | | |||| 1987 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event | $10,000 | 21st | $10,000 | 152 | | |||| 1986 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event | $10,000 | 16th | $12,500 | 141 | | |||| 1979 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | $10,000 | 1st | $90,000 | | | |||| 1978 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event | $10,000 | 1st | $210,000 | | | |||| 1977 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $10,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | $10,000 | 1st | $80,000 | | | |||| 1977 | United States | World Series of Poker | Binion’s Horseshoe | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $5,000 | 1st | $44,000 | | |
No publicly available tournament commentary work.