Top Earners in Poker Across States: Continuation of the Ranking in the Poker Industry (Second Installment)
Laidback Poker Breakdown: Who’s the Biggest Winner in Each State?
Let's dive into the world of poker and find out who the all-time money leaders are, by state. We've already covered Part One, so let's keep the ball rolling with Colorado (and continuing alphabetically afterward).
Colorado
Colorado is a tricky one, as several poker players from this state have made a name for themselves. However, the top spot surprisingly goes to a man named Steve O’Dwyer, who left Colorado for Dublin, Ireland, but still qualifies for their rankings, as he was born in Colorado Springs. Here's a rundown of the top Colorado poker players based on tournament earnings:
- Steve O’Dwyer (Colorado Springs, CO), $46,416,053
- Chance Kornuth (Denver, CO), $19,914,534
- Pratyush Buddiga (Colorado Springs, CO), $6,456,300
Connecticut
In Connecticut, the battle for supremacy among the top players is a close one. However, Stephen Song comfortably outpaces the competition with over nine million in career earnings. Here are the top Connecticut poker players based on tournament earnings:
- Stephen Song (Greenwich, CT), $9,191,112
- Ryan Eriquezzo (New Haven, CT), $2,550,318
- David Stefanski (Waterford, CT), $2,372,526
Delaware
Despite its small population, Delaware has some big names at the top of their rankings. Isaac Kempton takes the top slot, with nearly six million in career earnings. Here are the top Delaware poker players based on tournament earnings:
- Isaac Kempton (Newark, DE), $5,597,759
- Abraham Korotki (Bethany Beach, DE), $1,935,774
- Edgardo Rosario Figueroa ($725,432)
District of Columbia
Jim Collopy had a busy 2024, cashing an impressive 35 times in PokerGO Tour (PGT) events. His consistency has helped him grab the top spot in the District of Columbia rankings. Here are the top District of Columbia poker players based on tournament earnings:
- Jim Collopy (Washington, DC), $11,616,156
- Carlos Chadha Villamarin (Washington, DC), $3,219,342
- Steve Silverman (Washington, DC), $3,211,075
Florida
Sean Winter comfortably holds the top spot in the Florida poker rankings with over $34 million in career earnings. Here are the top Florida poker players based on tournament earnings:
- Sean Winter (Jacksonville, FL), $34,998,068
- Sam Soverel (West Palm Beach, FL), $24,658,800
- Jason Mercier (Port Charlotte, FL), $21,282,538
We’ll cover more states in the next part of our series. So, who do you think will lead the way in Georgia? Stay tuned!
Pro Tip: If you’re curious about top poker players in other states, check out databases like Hendon Mob or poker news sites for more comprehensive lists.
- In the year 2025, Steve O’Dwyer, a Colorado native with millions in poker earnings, might consider a return visit, given his impressive $46,416,053 in tournament winnings.
- The question of who will win the million-dollar bet on Connecticut poker player Stephen Song's next big tournament is exciting gambling news in the sports-betting world.
- Poker players across the nation are keeping a close eye on Sean Winter, the multi-millionaire from Florida with earnings over $34 million.
- In Delaware's small but electrifying poker scene, Isaac Kempton is the mountain all other players aspire to climb, with nearly six million in career earnings.
- Jim Collopy, the District of Columbia's top-ranked poker player, has been making headlines for his consistent performance on the PokerGO Tour, raking in over $11 million in earnings.
- For Michigan residents looking to win big at casino-gaming locations, the top Michigan players to watch include Chris Moorman, Dan O'Brien, and Brian Rast.
- Looking ahead, the trends in casino-and-gambling industries show an increase in popularity for online poker and sports-betting, potentially benefiting players like Chance Kornuth and Steve Winter.
- With online poker becoming more mainstream, experienced players like Ryan Eriquezzo are important figures to watch in the growing gambling trends, as he brings strategy and finesse to the table.
