Nationality
Curtis Poindexter is an American poker player and citizen of the United States.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Most professional poker players have limited personal birth information publicly available unless they become prominent live event winners; details like specific date and place of birth are not always published.
Residence (current location)
Many US-based mid-stakes poker players reside in major poker hubs such as Las Vegas, Nevada or cities known for frequent tournaments; living arrangements typically range from rental apartments to shared accommodations during series events unless otherwise known.
Education (institution, specialization)
Many poker professionals have diverse educational backgrounds, sometimes including college degrees, but their specific institutions and major fields are rarely public unless they do interviews or have a major public profile.
Children (number, ages)
Information about children among poker professionals is usually not shared publicly unless the individual is a major poker celebrity or discusses family life in interviews.
Year started playing poker
The first year of professional play is generally when the player first cashes in a recognized live or major online tournament, often dating from their earliest recorded result.
Age when started playing
Most players begin serious poker in their early 20s, but unless publicly stated, an exact age is usually inferred from first cashes or biographical sketches.
Year turned professional
Many pros count their career start as the year of their first major cash or when they began playing as their primary occupation, though this can vary with individual definitions.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Curtis Poindexter won $9,798 on February 26 in a $230 NLH $20,000 GTD event at Wynn Las Vegas, beating 95 entrants; this is a significant documented victory.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
The majority of rising professionals credit informal peer groups, local card rooms, or online resources as early mentors; unless the player has named a specific early influence, this info is rarely public.
First important tournament
Most poker pros begin with local or online tournaments, with details of the first major event rarely published unless recounted in interviews or official league bios.
Main motivation for turning pro
Common motivations for pursuing professional poker include love of the game, desire for financial independence, competitive drive, or seeking freedom from traditional work schedules.
Initial bankroll
Initial bankrolls are highly variable; many pros start with modest sums built through lower-stakes wins, family or friend staking, or self-funding through day jobs.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Standard is a mix of self-taught strategy, studying public resources, and potentially formal coaching at higher levels or after a significant tournament run.
First sponsor/backing
Sponsorship typically comes after major televised victories or consistent results; for many mid-stakes pros, first deals are rare or come from local/cardroom support.
Total live tournament winnings
Curtis Poindexter has recorded total live tournament earnings of at least $653 based on WSOP events, but individual tourney results suggest higher aggregated winnings, potentially exceeding $10,000 or more when including documented side event wins.
Number of tournament wins
Documented at least two tournament wins, including a $9,798 Wynn LV victory and a $3,400 Venetian DeepStack triumph (Event #99, July 2021).
Number of final tables
Has made at least two recorded final table appearances correlated with his victories in Wynn and Venetian DeepStack events.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
The largest confirmed single tournament cash for Curtis Poindexter is $9,798 at Wynn Las Vegas, $230 NLH $20K GTD, February 26.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Curtis Poindexter has not won any World Series of Poker bracelets.
WSOP cashes (number)
Curtis Poindexter has at least one WSOP in-the-money finish, with reported WSOP earnings totaling $653.
WSOP final tables
There are no recorded WSOP final table appearances for Curtis Poindexter.
Best WSOP Main Event result
No notable deep run or cash result is recorded for Curtis Poindexter in the WSOP Main Event.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No participation in super high roller ($100K+) events is recorded.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No victories in $25K-$100K high roller tournaments are recorded.
Online tournament winnings
Most mid-stakes professionals participate in online events, but unless publicly tracked, exact online poker winnings are usually not disclosed for players with primarily live results.
Major online titles
Major online titles are only documented if won in prominent events; no public wins of note are recorded for Curtis Poindexter.
Poker team
Most non-sponsored players work independently unless signed by a team or stable following major event exposure.
Main cash game limits
Typical for successful tournament players to supplement income with mid-stakes cash games, often in the $1/$2 to $5/$10 NLHE range; higher if regular local success is documented.
Highest stakes played
Highest cash game stakes played are usually not public record unless played on televised poker shows or referenced in major media articles.
Notable high stakes sessions
Notable high-stakes sessions are not documented publicly for Curtis Poindexter.
"Big Game" participation
Participation in the famous “Big Game” is limited to elite professionals and is not recorded for this player.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game profit details are rarely public except through interviews or published session data.
Country ranking
Country rankings for the US are highly competitive; player not publicly ranked in top tiers.
All Time Money List position
All Time Money List positions for players with career earnings under $50K are generally low and outside the published top.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Tournament ROI is often calculated privately; for most, strong ROI is indicated by frequent final tables/cashes, though not publicly published for this player.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash for mid-stakes professionals typically ranges from $500 to $3,000, spiking with the occasional major result.
ITM percentage
Consistent performers often achieve in-the-money rates of 10%-20% in live multi-table tournaments, but exact data not public.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentages for successful mid-stakes players may range from 2%-8%, depending on event fields and number of cashes.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Annual performance data is aggregated post-season for high-volume players; individual yearly breakdowns not public for Curtis Poindexter.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No Limit Hold’em is the main discipline of almost all recorded results for Curtis Poindexter.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
The player appears to focus on live multi-table tournaments, which is standard for regional US poker professionals.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring (9-10 handed) and 8-max events are typical format preferences in the player’s documented tournaments.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Specialty in NLHE events; no public record of high-profile mixed games or non-NLHE achievements.
Specialization limits
Successful results are in low to mid buy-in (sub-$1,000) No Limit Hold’em tournaments, optimal for most regional grinders.
Online rooms where plays
Regular online venues are only known for top online performers; for most, sites such as PokerStars, WSOP.com, or Americas Cardroom are common choices.
Favorite casinos/locations
Wynn Las Vegas and Venetian Las Vegas are confirmed as venues of major wins for Curtis Poindexter.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Mid-stakes tournament winners often display solid, risk-aware play balancing aggression with prudent decision-making.
Known for bluffs/traps
The player’s reputation for bluffing or trapping is not documented, but most successful MTT players adapt based on table dynamics.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Most modern mid-stakes professionals use a blend of mathematical and intuitive strategies, adapting to the evolving tournament environment and player pool.
Style adaptability
Adaptability is a core trait among consistent winners, allowing adjustments to varying table compositions and player types.
Playing strengths
Effective in achieving wins at large regional tournaments, suggesting strong fundamentals and composure in final table pressure spots.
GTO strategy usage
Most semi-professional and modern pros use some understanding of GTO, studying publicly available theory and adjusting as needed.
Poker software usage
Poker software usage is common among tournament pros for equity analysis, hand review, and tournament tracking.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
No major TV appearances are documented for Curtis Poindexter.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No High Stakes Poker show appearances are recorded.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No Poker After Dark show participation is documented.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
There are no public records of documentary film features for this player.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Major poker publication interviews are reserved for top-tier or recently victorious professionals; none recorded for Curtis Poindexter.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No podcast guest appearance information is found for this player.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No personal podcast or YouTube channel data available.
Facebook (account link)
No official public Facebook profile data available for the player.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No YouTube channel is publicized for the player.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
Twitch streaming details are unavailable; the majority of regional tournament players do not regularly stream cashes.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No player-specific TikTok account or follower data.
LinkedIn profile (link)
Professional LinkedIn profiles are rare for poker-focused players, and none is associated with this name.
Posting frequency in social media
Most mid-stakes professionals post infrequently on social media, with activity increasing around significant results.
Type of content in social media
Content typically consists of event updates, hand histories, results, and occasional coaching or promotional posts for players with regular social presence.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No current documented sponsorships for Curtis Poindexter.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No major historical sponsorships found for this player.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No ambassador roles for major poker sites are recorded.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Many professionals develop businesses around staking or coaching, but none is documented for Curtis Poindexter.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
Poker-related investments are more typical of high-profile professionals; no public information is available.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Most mid-stakes professionals occasionally coach med-low stakes players, but no advertised coaching services found.
Coaching rates (if public)
Unless player operates a public coaching business, rates are not usually published.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Many players produce digital content or notes, but nothing is recorded for this player.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
Affiliate partnerships are usually documented post major sponsorship deals; none publicly disclosed.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
Personal merchandise lines are typically a feature of top-tier or influencer pros.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No published poker books attributed to Curtis Poindexter.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No participation in official poker training series is noted.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
Masterclass and seminar presentation records are not public for this player.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Student testimonials or formal coaching business history is typically only documented for established coaches.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
Lists of student achievements are not published except for prominent coaches.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube poker content is publicized by Curtis Poindexter.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
No poker publication articles are attributed to this player.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Regular magazine columns are a feature of media-active poker personalities; none recorded.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No records of conference speaking engagements or topical panels.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No publicized scandal involvement for Curtis Poindexter.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
There are no public cheating accusations toward Curtis Poindexter.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No casino conflict records exist for the player.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal proceedings or related media records.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Public disputes with fellow players are not reported for Curtis Poindexter.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
Tournament rule violations, if they occur, are usually only reported for prominent professionals; nothing is documented.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
Tax issues are typically only public following major cashes or settlements.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Criticism from the poker community is more often directed at highly visible professionals or those involved in incidents; none specific to Curtis Poindexter.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
No public record of responses to poker criticism.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Industry awards are typically reserved for top, consistent finishers; nothing notable is recorded.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
No Poker Hall of Fame induction is documented for the player.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Peer awards and public recognition are not documented for this mid-stakes player.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
Publication-sponsored awards are reserved for high-profile names or major breakthrough performers.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Notable achievements include multiple documented tournament wins at Las Vegas venues.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Player is not publicly associated with recognized live or online poker records.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Poker development contributions are typically recognized through writing, commentary, or advocacy work at higher levels.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Participation in charity tournaments is common among the broader poker community, but not specifically attributed to Curtis Poindexter.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Legacy is established over many years of consistent high-level achievements; most mid-stakes professionals focus on building credibility and a respected local/regional reputation.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Industry influence is usually documented for game innovators, format pioneers, or outspoken community advocates.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
| USA | 2018 World Series of Poker | | Event #6 The Giant | | | $653 | | | ||||
Venetian tournaments
2021-07-09 | USA | Venetian DeepStack Series | Venetian Las Vegas | Event #99 | $400 | 1st | $3,400 | | | ||||
Wynn Classic
2023-02-26 | USA | Wynn Las Vegas | Wynn Las Vegas | $230 NLH $20,000 GTD | $230 | 1st | $9,798 | 95 | | ||||
Tournament commentary work is not indicated for this player.