Kelly Minkin biography
Kelly Minkin, from the United States, has built a $1.56 million career across 79 cashes while maintaining a parallel career as a practicing attorney, a balancing act she has discussed publicly, including in a 2018 podcast titled "Attorney Turned Poker Pro Kelly Minkin On Juggling Two Careers." She has posted multiple deep runs at the WSOP, including a 50th-place finish in the 2018 Main Event, and has become known within the poker community for a competitive, unapologetic table demeanor.
Career summary
American attorney and poker pro with a $1.56 million tournament career, known for balancing two demanding professions.
Kelly Minkin poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WSOP Main Event | 50th | $156,265 |
| 2018 | WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $146,973 |
| 2015 | Lucky Hearts Poker Open WPT $3,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $262,912 |
| 2015 | WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 29th | $211,821 |
| 2013 | Arizona State Poker Championship | 2nd | $151,983 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,561,070 from 79 cashes.
Kelly Minkin playing style
A sharp, competitive player known for an assertive table demeanor, including a widely discussed moment of slow-rolling Phil Hellmuth.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist; limited public data on cash game play.
Business & sponsorships
Practicing attorney who balances a legal career alongside professional poker.
Kelly Minkin Net Worth
As of November 2026, Kelly Minkin net worth estimates range from $1 million to $3 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $1.6M of prize money across 79 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 Kelly matters
The attorney turned poker pro who has famously balanced two demanding careers while cashing deep in WSOP and WPT events.
FAQ about Kelly Minkin
What is Kelly Minkin's other career besides poker?
She is a practicing attorney who balances her legal career with professional poker.
What is Kelly Minkin's biggest career cash?
A 3rd-place finish at the 2015 Lucky Hearts Poker Open WPT $3,500 event for $262,912.
How much has Kelly Minkin won playing poker?
Kelly Minkin has won $1,561,070 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 79.
How many WSOP bracelets does Kelly Minkin have?
Kelly Minkin has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.