Alex Keating biography
Alex Keating grew up in Saratoga, California, and discovered poker during the massive boom of the mid-2000s. He jumped straight into live tournaments as soon as he was of age, registering his first major international cash at the Aussie Millions in 2008.
Over the next decade, he built a reputation as a highly competent circuit regular, traveling constantly between Europe, Asia, and America to find the best tournament fields.For many years, Keating was known as one of the best players without a major title, often making deep runs but missing the final trophy. That completely changed in 2023 when he outlasted a massive field at the WSOP to capture his first gold bracelet and a career-best $701,688 cash.
Now residing in Austin, Texas, he continues to crush modern high-stakes fields while keeping a highly relaxed, laid-back lifestyle away from the felt.
Career summary
WSOP Gold Bracelet champion with over $5.2 million in live earnings, including multiple deep runs in the WSOP Main Event and elite high roller tables.
Alex Keating poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $701,688 |
| 2025 | WSOP Paradise $5,000 Super Colossus | 2nd | $333,000 |
| 2025 | WPT Seminole Hard Rock $10,000 Deep Stack | 2nd | $129,200 |
| 2024 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event Championship | 55th | $160,000 |
| 2016 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event Championship | 35th | $216,211 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $5,259,116 from 150+ cashes, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Alex Keating playing style
Balanced, highly adaptive, and deeply experienced. Blends modern mathematical game theory with sharp, traditional live reading abilities developed over nearly two decades on the felt.
Cash games
Mid-to-high stakes live cash games. Frequently balances his heavy tournament travel with high-stakes cash table sessions in Las Vegas and Texas.
Business & sponsorships
Real estate investor, private entrepreneur, and former cryptocurrency venture participant.
Alex Keating Net Worth
As of November 2026, Alex Keating net worth estimates range from $2 million to $4.5 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $5.3M of prize money across 150+ 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 Alex matters
A highly respected and seasoned tournament veteran on the global circuit, known for his signature thick beard and relaxed table presence.
FAQ about Alex Keating
Why did Alex Keating famously play the WSOP Main Event while drinking heavily out of a fresh coconut?
During his deep 2016 Main Event run, Keating brought a tropical vibe to the tense ESPN feature table, casually sipping coconut water and mixed drinks, proving his unique ability to stay completely relaxed under immense pressure.
How did Keating break his long-standing "runner-up" curse in 2023?
After years of finishing close to the top spot in major fields, Keating completely revamped his late-stage tournament mental game, which immediately paid off with his dominant victory in the 2023 WSOP $5,000 Freezeout event.
How much has Alex Keating won playing poker?
Alex Keating has won $5,259,116 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 150+.
How many WSOP bracelets does Alex Keating have?
Alex Keating has won 1 WSOP bracelet.