Brandon Shack-Harris biography
Brandon Shack-Harris was born on 5 April 1981 in Racine, Wisconsin, and is based in Chicago. He developed his game in cash games at the Horseshoe Hammond in Indiana.
At the 2014 World Series of Poker he won the first $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, whose 1,128-player field was then the largest for any non-no-limit hold'em event in WSOP history, for $205,634, and he had a breakout summer with several more deep runs. In 2016 he beat Loren Klein heads-up to win the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed Championship, a field of 400, for $894,300.
Shack-Harris has 13 WSOP final tables and more than $3.3 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Chicago's Brandon Shack-Harris has two WSOP pot-limit Omaha bracelets, including the 2016 $10,000 PLO Championship for $894,300.
Brandon Shack-Harris poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed Championship | 1st | $894,300 |
| 2014 | WSOP $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $205,634 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $3,300,000+, plus 2 WSOP bracelets.
Brandon Shack-Harris playing style
Shack-Harris is a pot-limit Omaha specialist with a cash game background who is also comfortable in mixed games.
Cash games
Developed his game in cash games at the Horseshoe Hammond.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Brandon matters
Chicago-based Brandon Shack-Harris won the record-setting first $1,000 PLO event at the WSOP in 2014 and the $10,000 PLO Championship two years later.
FAQ about Brandon Shack-Harris
How many WSOP bracelets does Brandon Shack-Harris have?
Two: the $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha in 2014 and the $10,000 PLO Championship in 2016.
Where is Brandon Shack-Harris from?
He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, and is based in Chicago.
How much has Brandon Shack-Harris won playing poker?
Brandon Shack-Harris has won $3,300,000+ in live tournament earnings.
