Jeff Platt biography
Jeff Platt was born on June 4, 1986, and graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in broadcast journalism. Before entering the poker world, he worked as a sports anchor and reporter, covering the Dallas Mavericks for ESPN and the San Antonio Spurs for Spectrum News San Antonio.
He transitioned into poker media in 2018 through Poker PROductions and has since become one of the sport's leading broadcasters, hosting and commentating for PokerGO and PokerNews on shows including "Friday Night Poker," "The Big Blind," and "No Gamble, No Future," and serving as a sideline reporter for the World Series of Poker and National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Alongside his media career, he has accumulated over $888,000 in live tournament winnings as a poker hobbyist.
Career summary
Former sports broadcaster turned leading PokerGO and PokerNews commentator, with over $888,000 in live tournament winnings as a recreational player.
Jeff Platt poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MSPT Venetian | 1st | $100,804 |
| 2021 | WSOP Event #43 | 4th | $160,662 |
| 2015 | WSOP Main Event | 60th | $113,764 |
| 2014 | WSOP Main Event | 203rd | $44,728 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $888,000+.
Jeff Platt playing style
A recreational tournament player who has cashed twice in the WSOP Main Event, better known for his broadcasting than his table results.
Cash games
Plays recreationally in addition to his broadcasting work; not primarily known as a cash game specialist.
Business & sponsorships
Poker broadcaster and commentator for PokerGO and PokerNews, hosting shows including "Friday Night Poker," "The Big Blind," and "No Gamble, No Future"; previously worked as a sports anchor covering the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.
Jeff Platt Net Worth
As of November 2026, Jeff Platt net worth estimates range from $1 million to $3 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $888K of prize money. 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 Jeff matters
The USC broadcast journalism graduate who traded sports anchor desks for the WSOP sideline and PokerGO's commentary booth.
FAQ about Jeff Platt
What did Jeff Platt do before working in poker media?
He was a sports anchor and reporter, covering the Dallas Mavericks for ESPN and the San Antonio Spurs for Spectrum News San Antonio.
What shows does Jeff Platt host?
He hosts and commentates for PokerGO and PokerNews, including "Friday Night Poker," "The Big Blind," and "No Gamble, No Future."
How much has Jeff Platt won playing poker?
Jeff Platt has won $888,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jeff Platt have?
Jeff Platt has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.