Scott Blumstein
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Biography
Scott Blumstein (born March 27, 1992) is an American poker player from Morristown, New Jersey. 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. 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. He also has three cashes on the WSOP Circuit. Online he has nearly $150,000 in total career winnings.
At the 2017 Main Event Blumstein prevailed over a field of 7,221 players, the third-largest in history. 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 two on the river.
As of 2017 Blumstein's career tournament winnings exceed $8,462,000.
World Series of Poker bracelets
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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2017 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | $8,150,000 |