Adam Hendrix biography
Adam Sinclair Hendrix is an American professional poker player born in Anchorage, Alaska. Growing up, his family traveled extensively due to his father's career in the oil industry, leading him to live in various locations including Scotland, Texas, and Cairo, Egypt. He discovered his passion for poker as a child during family gatherings in Homer, Alaska, and became fascinated with the colorful personalities featured on the ESPN broadcasts of the World Series of Poker.
He later attended Virginia Tech, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics with a minor in statistics while cutting his teeth in campus home games.After graduating, Hendrix initially worked a lucrative but unfulfilling corporate job as a government contractor and engineer. After meticulously building a proper bankroll, he officially resigned from his position in 2017 to chase a professional poker career.
Since moving to Las Vegas, he has steadily climbed the tournament ranks, relying heavily on his statistical and analytical background to conquer both No-Limit Hold'em fields and elite High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha fields globally.
Career summary
Over $10.5 million in live earnings, highlighted by a historic 6th-place finish at the 2025 WSOP Main Event for $1.9 million. Holder of the #1 spot on Alaska's all-time money list.
Adam Hendrix poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PokerGO Cup $10,000 PLO/NLH | 1st | $316,050 |
| 2024 | WPT World Championship $2,950 NLHE Side Event | 1st | $629,000 |
| 2025 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event Championship | 6th | $1,900,000 |
| 2023 | WSOP $50,000 PLO High Roller | 5th | $570,671 |
| 2019 | EPT Barcelona €1,100 National | 2nd | $384,231 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $10,518,963 from 180+ cashes.
Adam Hendrix playing style
Highly analytical, mathematically sound, and deeply strategic. Leverages his strong background in economics and statistics to identify high-edge spots, especially in complex PLO dynamics.
Cash games
High-stakes live mixed cash games and PLO. Regularly participates in high-stakes cash actions in Las Vegas alongside major tournament series.
Business & sponsorships
Professional coach for PokerCoaching.com, poker content creator, and former government contractor / economic analyst.
Adam Hendrix Net Worth
As of November 2026, Adam Hendrix net worth estimates range from $4 million to $6 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $10.5M of prize money across 180+ cashes. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Adam matters
An elite high-roller regular and recognized PLO specialist who seamlessly transitions between No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha events.
FAQ about Adam Hendrix
What unique childhood experience shaped Hendrix's early approach to strategy?
Living internationally in places like Cairo and Scotland gave Hendrix an early understanding of diverse human behavior, which he later merged with statistical analysis to read international players.
Why did Hendrix transition heavily into Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) alongside Hold'em?
He recognized that while Hold'em was becoming highly solved, PLO offered far more strategic complexity and larger edges for a player with a strong background in statistics and economics.
How much has Adam Hendrix won playing poker?
Adam Hendrix has won $10,518,963 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 180+.
How many WSOP bracelets does Adam Hendrix have?
Adam Hendrix has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.