Ben Mintz biography
Ben Mintz built his career the long way, starting in the Ark-La-Tex region of Louisiana, attending St. Fred's and Ole Miss University before dropping out of college early to chase money at the poker tables in New Orleans.
When that didn't pan out into a lasting career, he moved back to Oxford, Mississippi, in April 2014, working part-time jobs while launching a local sports talk radio show, "Mixin' It Up with Mintz," which he built from a $14,000-a-year gig into a fixture of the Shreveport-Bossier market over four years before later moving to ESPN Baton Rouge.
His breakthrough came unexpectedly: a viral video of him celebrating an Ole Miss win over Kentucky caught the attention of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who direct-messaged him on the spot to offer him a job. Since joining Barstool, Mintz – known to fans as "Mintzy" – has become one of the network's most recognizable poker-adjacent personalities, hosting daily talk shows and poker content across social platforms and bringing his radio-honed, relatable charisma to a new generation of poker fans.
Career summary
A former Southern sports radio host turned Barstool Sports poker personality known as "Mintzy," whose viral rise to Barstool has made him one of the network's most recognizable poker-content stars.
Ben Mintz poker winnings
No major tracked tournament titles; recognized primarily for poker-adjacent Barstool Sports content and cash-game appearances rather than competitive results.
Ben Mintz playing style
A recreational, entertainment-focused player whose value lies in relatable, high-energy content rather than a competitive tournament resume.
Cash games
Plays recreationally and for content as part of his Barstool Sports poker programming rather than as a tracked cash-game professional.
Business & sponsorships
Barstool Sports personality and daily talk-show host, known as "Mintzy"; former sports radio host in the Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana market and at ESPN Baton Rouge.
Ben Mintz Net Worth
As of November 2026, Ben Mintz net worth estimates range from $500,000 to $2 million.
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 Ben matters
A Southern radio grinder turned viral Barstool Sports star whose relatable, self-deprecating on-air persona carried him into poker content stardom.
FAQ about Ben Mintz
How did Ben Mintz get discovered by Barstool Sports?
A video of him celebrating an Ole Miss football win over Kentucky went viral and caught the attention of Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, who direct-messaged him a job offer on the spot.
What did Ben Mintz do before joining Barstool Sports?
He hosted a local sports talk radio show called "Mixin' It Up with Mintz" in the Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana market for several years, later moving to ESPN Baton Rouge before his Barstool breakthrough.
How many WSOP bracelets does Ben Mintz have?
Ben Mintz has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.