Scott Blumstein
Scott Blumstein in 2017
ResidenceMorristown, New Jersey
Born (1992-03-27) March 27, 1992
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)2
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
Winner[1], 2017

Scott Blumstein (born March 27, 1992) is an American poker player from Morristown, New Jersey.[2] In 2017, he won the World Series of Poker Main Event for $8,150,000.

Blumstein graduated from Temple University with an accounting degree before becoming a professional poker player.[3] Prior to the Main Event, his largest career cash came in a preliminary event at the Borgata Summer Poker Open in July 2016, where he earned $199,854.[4] He also has three cashes on the WSOP Circuit. Online, he has nearly $150,000 in total career winnings.[5]

At the 2017 Main Event, Blumstein prevailed over a field of 7,221 players, the third-largest in history at the time. He entered the final table as chip leader and defeated Dan Ott on the 246th hand and 65th of heads-up play when his A 2 overcame Ott's A 8 with a deuce on the river.[6]

As of 2019, Blumstein's career tournament winnings exceed $8,500,000.[7]

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
2017 $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $8,150,000

References

  1. "Scott Blumstein". WSOP.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  2. "Scott Blumstein's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  3. McCrone, Brian (July 22, 2017). "Temple Graduate Living in Philadelphia on Verge of $8 Million Payday With Commanding Lead in World Series of Poker". NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  4. "This Week's Big Winner: Hands That Propelled Scott Blumstein To Winning the 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event". CardPlayer.com. September 19, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  5. "Sblum2711 profile". Pocketfives.com. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  6. Fiorvanti, Tim (July 23, 2017). "Scott Blumstein wins 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event, $8.15 million purse". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  7. "Scott Blumstein's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
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