Nationality
Edmond Hoyle was English by nationality and citizenship. He lived in England during his lifetime in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Edmond Hoyle was born in 1672, most likely in England. Specific location details are not well documented, but it is speculated he may have had connections to Yorkshire.
Residence (current location)
Edmond Hoyle resided in London, England, particularly known to have lived in Queen Square during his career as a writer and card game teacher.
Education (institution, specialization)
Details about Edmond Hoyle's formal education are scarce, but it is believed he was called to the bar, suggesting legal training or background in law.
Children (number, ages)
No public information is available regarding Edmond Hoyle’s children or family life.
Year started playing poker
Edmond Hoyle did not play professional poker; he was primarily a writer and codifier of gaming rules, particularly for Whist and other card games, starting his published works in 1742.
Age when started playing
Not applicable as Hoyle was not a professional poker player but a rules author.
Year turned professional
Not applicable; Edmond Hoyle was never a professional poker player.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
No record of Edmond Hoyle winning poker tournaments as he was not a tournament player but an author on card game rules.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
There is no verified mentor information for Edmond Hoyle as a poker player since he did not directly play poker professionally.
First important tournament
Edmond Hoyle did not participate in poker tournaments; his contribution was through writing and codification of card game rules.
Main motivation for turning pro
Edmond Hoyle’s motivation centered around providing clear, standardized rules and strategies for card games like Whist to reduce disputes and elevate the games’ intellectual challenge.
Initial bankroll
No poker bankroll information is available for Edmond Hoyle, as his role was as a writer and theorist, not a player financing a poker career.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Edmond Hoyle provided education through his seminal 1742 book "A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist," which was a foundational text in card game rules and strategy.
First sponsor/backing
There is no information on any sponsorship deals related to Edmond Hoyle; he lived before the modern era of professional poker sponsorship.
Total live tournament winnings
Edmond Hoyle has no recorded live tournament winnings or poker earnings; his legacy lies in contributions to game rules, not poker playing.
Number of tournament wins
No tournament wins recorded for Edmond Hoyle as he was not a player.
Number of final tables
No final table appearances exist for Edmond Hoyle due to non-participation as a poker player.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Not applicable; Edmond Hoyle did not win poker tournaments.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Edmond Hoyle never competed in the World Series of Poker and therefore has no bracelets.
WSOP cashes (number)
No World Series of Poker cash finishes exist for Edmond Hoyle.
WSOP final tables
No World Series of Poker final tables were reached by Edmond Hoyle.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Edmond Hoyle did not compete in the WSOP Main Event.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No super high roller tournament results.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No high roller tournament wins.
Online tournament winnings
Not applicable; Edmond Hoyle predates online poker.
Major online titles
No online tournament titles.
Poker team
No affiliation with any poker teams or sponsorship groups.
Main cash game limits
No record of cash game stakes played by Edmond Hoyle.
Highest stakes played
No record of highest stakes or cash game play.
Notable high stakes sessions
No notable cash game sessions.
"Big Game" participation
No participation in famous high stakes "Big Game" sessions.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
No estimation of cash game profits.
Country ranking
Not applicable given historical context.
All Time Money List position
Not ranked on All Time Money lists.
Tournament ROI (if known)
No calculable tournament return on investment.
Average tournament win
No statistics available on average tournament cashes.
ITM percentage
No in-the-money percentage.
Final table percentage from cashes
No final table percentage.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
No recorded year-by-year poker statistics.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Edmond Hoyle is historically associated with card games such as Whist, not specifically poker, thus no poker discipline specialization.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Not applicable; with no poker career, no format specialization.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
No information on preferred table size.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Hoyle contributed to Whist primarily; other games he wrote about include backgammon, piquet, brag, chess, but he did not specialize in modern poker variants.
Specialization limits
No specialization in stakes.
Online rooms where plays
None due to historical period.
Favorite casinos/locations
No information on favorite casinos or venues.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
No data on playing style as a player.
Known for bluffs/traps
No reputation for bluffing or trapping.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Hoyle’s approach to card games was intellectual and methodical, focused on codifying rules and strategy rather than playing poker.
Style adaptability
Not applicable.
Playing strengths
Edmond Hoyle’s strength lies in pioneering structured rules and strategic insights for games of chance and skill, impacting modern card gaming foundational knowledge.
GTO strategy usage
Precedes the concept of Game Theory Optimal play in poker.
Poker software usage
No software use; he wrote prior to technology era.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
No television appearances.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No participation in High Stakes Poker.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No Poker After Dark appearances.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No documentary film appearances specifically about Edmond Hoyle as a player.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
No recorded poker-specific interviews; historical focus on his writings.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No known podcast guest appearances.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No podcast or video channel.
Facebook (account link)
No Facebook profile.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No YouTube channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No Twitch streaming channel.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No LinkedIn profile.
Posting frequency in social media
Not applicable.
Type of content in social media
Not applicable.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No sponsorships.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No sponsorship history.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No ambassador roles.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No personal business ventures documented.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No known poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No known poker coaching services.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not applicable.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Authored key educational material on card game rules, notably "A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist" published in 1742.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No affiliate programs.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
Hoyle brand playing cards exist named after him but not personal merchandise.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Authored "A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist" (1742), along with additional works on backgammon, chess, and other card games.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No modern training series participation.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No masterclass presentations.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No coaching record.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No known prominent coaching students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube content.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
His original treatises serve as seminal articles on gaming rules but no modern magazine articles authored.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular magazine columns.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No known conference speaking engagements.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No scandals involving Edmond Hoyle.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations or incidents.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No known casino conflicts.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal proceedings.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No public disputes.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No tax-related issues recorded.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
There is no significant criticism; Hoyle is revered for his foundational contributions to card gaming rules.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Not applicable.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Honored posthumously through induction into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979 as a major contributor to the game’s development.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979 as one of the founding members, recognized for his contributions as a gaming rules author rather than a player.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely recognized by poker historians, writers, and the card playing community as the father of modern gaming rules.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No specific poker publication awards; his works remain authoritative.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Authored the seminal rulebook for Whist, codifying card game strategies and rules, influencing poker’s development indirectly.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
No direct poker playing records; historically credited with establishing authoritative card game standards.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Provided the foundation of modern gaming rules and strategy, influencing poker’s structure through principles of fairness, probability, and gameplay integrity.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No record of charity tournament participation.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Edmond Hoyle’s legacy is that of the seminal figure who codified card game rules, including the precursor to modern poker rules; "according to Hoyle" remains a phrase signifying authoritative rules compliance.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Credited with shaping the framework of formal card gaming rules that underpin poker, backgammon, and other card games. Induction in the Poker Hall of Fame cements his lasting industry influence.
No tournament commentary work.