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Huck Seed is an American professional poker player holding U.S. citizenship.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Huck Seed was born on January 15, 1969, in Santa Clara, California, United States.
Residence (current location)
His current residence is Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, where he lives and plays poker.
Education (institution, specialization)
Huck Seed attended the California Institute of Technology, where he studied electrical engineering and was a member of Fleming House. He took a leave of absence in 1989 to pursue poker and never returned.
Children (number, ages)
No verified public information is available regarding whether Huck Seed has children.
Year started playing poker
Huck Seed began playing poker professionally around 1989 when he took a leave from college to pursue poker full-time.
Age when started playing
He started serious poker involvement at about age 20, around when he left college.
Year turned professional
Huck Seed transitioned to professional poker status in 1989 after leaving college to focus on poker.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Huck Seed's first significant tournament victory was winning the 1994 WSOP $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha event for $167,000.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
There is no widely published specific information on a single mentor; he learned and developed his skills independently, starting seriously in poker after 1989.
First important tournament
His early important tournament experience includes cashing at the 1990 WSOP, where he achieved top ten finishes in Limit Hold’em and Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo events.
Main motivation for turning pro
Huck Seed was motivated by his proficiency in math and competitive nature, shifting from engineering and basketball to poker as a long-term career for the challenge and potential earnings.
Initial bankroll
Specific details of Huck Seed's initial bankroll and early financial backing are not publicly documented; it is common for players in his era to self-fund early bankrolls.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Huck Seed’s poker education was primarily self-directed through experience in live tournaments starting from 1989, without formal poker courses or coaching widely recorded.
First sponsor/backing
Huck Seed was sponsored by Full Tilt Poker where he played under the screen name “HuckleberrySeed” and was a red pro, but the first sponsorship details are not precisely documented.
Total live tournament winnings
As of early 2025, Huck Seed's total live tournament winnings exceed $7.6 million.
Number of tournament wins
Huck Seed has won a total of at least 4 WSOP bracelets and multiple other tournament titles including the 1996 WSOP Main Event.
Number of final tables
He has reached multiple final tables across WSOP events, including two WSOP Main Event final tables.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
His largest single tournament victory is the 1996 WSOP Main Event, where he won $1,000,000.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Huck Seed has won 4 World Series of Poker bracelets—in 1994, 1996, 2000, and 2003.
WSOP cashes (number)
He has cashed 54 times at the WSOP events throughout his career.
WSOP final tables
He has made multiple WSOP final table appearances including two at the Main Event and others in prestigious variants like H.O.R.S.E.
Best WSOP Main Event result
His best WSOP Main Event finish was 1st place, winning the 1996 Main Event. He also made the final table in the 1999 Main Event, finishing 6th.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
There is no detailed public record of Huck Seed winning or placing prominently in super high roller events ($100K+ buy-in).
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No publicly documented high roller tournament victories in the $25K-$100K buy-in range.
Online tournament winnings
Huck Seed played online under the screen name “HuckleberrySeed” on Full Tilt Poker, but exact online tournament winnings are not publicly documented.
Major online titles
No major online tournament titles publicly attributed to Huck Seed.
Poker team
He was previously a sponsored professional by Full Tilt Poker. Current poker team information is not publicly reported.
Main cash game limits
Huck Seed has primarily played at stakes consistent with high-level tournament buy-ins and competitive cash games. Specific cash game stakes played are not widely documented.
Highest stakes played
Highest stakes played in cash or tournament likely include the WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. and other elite events, but exact cash game high stakes are not publicly known.
Notable high stakes sessions
Details of notable high-stakes cash game sessions remain private; known mostly for tournament play.
"Big Game" participation
No direct public evidence of participation in the famous "Big Game" cash game.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game profits are not publicly available.
Country ranking
Huck Seed is recognized as one of the top American poker players historically, though no formal numeric ranking exists.
All Time Money List position
He ranks well within all-time money lists for live tournaments with over $7.6 million in earnings but exact rank varies by source.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Specific ROI percentage is not calculable publicly due to incomplete buy-in and cash data, but consistent cashes indicate positive ROI over career.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash amounts vary widely; top wins range from mid-five to six figures given WSOP successes.
ITM percentage
Exact in-the-money percentage across career tournaments is not publicly available; professional level suggests a solid ITM ratio.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage from cashes is not precisely documented but multiple final tables across dozens of cashes indicate a competitive ratio.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Performance fluctuates yearly with peak achievements in the mid-1990s to mid-2000s and occasional big cashes recently.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Huck Seed specializes in multiple disciplines but is best known for No Limit Hold’em and mixed games including Razz and H.O.R.S.E.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily a live tournament specialist with participation also in cash games; no strong focus on online-only formats.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full ring and mixed format tables including 6-max in certain mixed games.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Known for NLHE, Limit Razz, H.O.R.S.E., Pot-Limit Omaha, and mixed tournaments.
Specialization limits
Enjoys high stakes tournaments but specific buy-in specialization mainly includes $1,500 to $50,000 buy-ins at WSOP events.
Online rooms where plays
Known mainly on Full Tilt Poker historically. Current regular online sites not documented.
Favorite casinos/locations
Frequented high-profile venues including Binion’s, Rio (WSOP), and Las Vegas casinos like The Wynn.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Style characterized as thoughtful, mathematical, and patient; mix of tight-aggressive in tournament play.
Known for bluffs/traps
Has a reputation for strategic bluffing and strong heads-up play but not overwhelmingly known for frequent bluffing.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical and intuitive decision-making, leveraging his engineering and analytical background in poker strategy.
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable player known for success across various poker formats and conditions.
Playing strengths
Strengths include mixed game expertise, tournament strategy, heads-up play, and deep knowledge of complex poker variants.
GTO strategy usage
Utilizes modern poker theory including Game Theory Optimal concepts, especially in mixed games.
Poker software usage
Likely uses poker analysis software for study, standard among top pros, though specific tools are not publicly listed.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on televised poker shows including WSOP ESPN coverage, NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship, and Poker After Dark.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in High Stakes Poker seasons, although not a mainstay competitor.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Appeared on Poker After Dark episodes during his career history.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in documentary Quantum Hoops (2006) focusing on his basketball background and parallels to poker career.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in major poker media interviews including PokerNews and PokerListings.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Appeared as a guest on various poker podcasts discussing career and strategy.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No public record of hosting his own podcast channel.
Facebook (account link)
Maintains a Facebook presence or fan page with engagement by the poker community.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
Not known to own a dedicated YouTube channel; appears in tournament footage and interviews on official poker channels.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No public record of active Twitch streaming channel.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
Not known to have a TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No public professional LinkedIn profile detailed with poker-specific career info.
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media activity centered mostly around tournament results and poker events.
Type of content in social media
Shares poker tournament updates, prop bets, and some personal insights on social media platforms.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Formerly sponsored by Full Tilt Poker as a red pro; no current sponsorship publicly listed.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Past sponsorship included Full Tilt Poker; no other known long-term corporate contracts documented.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Served as a poker site ambassador for Full Tilt Poker during his sponsorship period.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No publicly documented personal business ventures outside of poker.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No known investments in poker industry projects publicly reported.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No public offering of coaching services or platforms associated with Huck Seed.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not publicly available as coaching services are not known to be offered by him.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No known poker books or training courses authored by Huck Seed.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No public poker affiliate program associations.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No known personal merchandise line.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Has not authored any known poker books.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No participation in poker training series documented publicly.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No record of holding masterclass or seminar presentations.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No public coaching work or student testimonials available.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No publicly known notable coaching students attributed to Huck Seed.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No dedicated educational YouTube content from Huck Seed.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in numerous poker magazine articles and online publications.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Does not maintain regular poker columns.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No public record of speaking engagements at poker industry conferences.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No known involvement in poker scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations have been recorded against Huck Seed.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No public records of conflicts with casinos or poker rooms.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No public legal proceedings involving Huck Seed.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No public disputes with fellow players are documented.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No known tournament rule violations attributed to him.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No publicly known tax issues.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Generally well-regarded in the poker community with limited critical controversies.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Not applicable as there is no significant criticism or public controversy.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2020, a prestigious industry accolade.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2020.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely respected by peers for his longevity, mixed game skills, and strategic acumen.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Has received recognition from poker publications largely tied to his WSOP success and Hall of Fame entry.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
1996 WSOP Main Event Champion, four WSOP bracelets, 2009 NBC Heads-Up Poker Champion, 2010 WSOP Tournament of Champions winner.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds the record for best NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship win/loss record at time of 18–4 in the event's history.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Contributed to popularizing mixed games and heads-up formats, emphasizing mental discipline in poker.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No public record of specific charity tournament participation or fundraising efforts.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Considered one of the all-time great American poker players, especially for his 1996 Main Event win and mixed game expertise.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced the prominence of mixed games and prop betting culture within poker.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06-27 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8 or Better | 1500 | 2 | 102281 | | | |||| 2010-07-04 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | Tournament of Champions | 0 | 1 | 500000 | | | |||| 2009-03-08 | United States | NBC National Heads-Up Championship | | | 1 | 500000 | | | |||| 1999-05-15 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | Main Event | 10000 | 6 | 167700 | | | |||| 1996-05-16 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | Main Event | 10000 | 1 | 1000000 | | | |||| 1994-05-10 | United States | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | 2500 | 1 | 167000 | | |
No documented work providing tournament commentary or analysis.