Benjamin Pollak biography
Benjamin Pollak is a French professional who first went deep in the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2013, finishing 27th for $285,488. Four years later he reached the 2017 Main Event final table and finished 3rd for $3,500,000, the biggest score of his career.
After that he became one of the most successful players on the European high roller circuit. He won a $25,000 event at the 2018 US Poker Open for $416,500, the EUR 50,000 Single-Day High Roller at EPT Barcelona in 2018 for EUR 979,000 and the EUR 25,000 High Roller at EPT Monte Carlo in 2019 for EUR 705,840. In 2017 he climbed into the top 10 of the Global Poker Index.
Pollak joined Team partypoker in 2020. With more than $13.3 million in live tournament earnings, he is second on France's all-time money list behind Bertrand Grospellier.
Career summary
Third in the 2017 WSOP Main Event and a multiple EPT high roller champion, Benjamin Pollak has more than $13.3 million in live earnings, second-most in French history.
Benjamin Pollak poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EPT Monte Carlo EUR 25,000 High Roller | 1st | EUR 705,840 |
| 2018 | EPT Barcelona EUR 50,000 Single-Day High Roller | 1st | EUR 979,000 |
| 2018 | US Poker Open $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $416,500 |
| 2017 | WSOP Main Event | 3rd | $3,500,000 |
| 2017 | EPT Barcelona EUR 10,300 High Roller | 3rd | EUR 688,701 |
| 2017 | WSOPE EUR 25,500 High Roller | 2nd | EUR 460,622 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $13,300,000+.
Benjamin Pollak playing style
Pollak is a patient, analytical player who is at his best in deep-stacked high roller events and long Main Events.
Business & sponsorships
Former partypoker ambassador.
Why Benjamin matters
Benjamin Pollak reached the final three of the 2017 WSOP Main Event and became one of France's top high rollers.
FAQ about Benjamin Pollak
How did Benjamin Pollak finish in the WSOP Main Event?
He finished 3rd in 2017 for $3,500,000.
Where does Benjamin Pollak rank among French players?
He is second on France's all-time money list, behind Bertrand Grospellier.
How much has Benjamin Pollak won playing poker?
Benjamin Pollak has won $13,300,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Benjamin Pollak have?
Benjamin Pollak has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
