Maxwell Young biography
Maxwell Young studied at Santa Barbara City College for two years before completing his degree at UC Santa Cruz, working in the restaurant and construction industries before committing to professional poker full-time. Describing himself as "mostly a self-taught poker player," Young built his bankroll methodically, winning six WSOP Circuit gold rings over his career, including a $263,815 payout in 2018.
His signature tournament win came in December 2020, when he took down the Winter Poker Open $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event for $226,510. He also finished runner-up in the 2019 Wynn Winter Classic $1,100 event for $125,356. Known for maintaining his own action rather than seeking staking deals, Young later began working with coaching services to sharpen his fundamentals for higher-stakes competition, crediting careful observation of betting patterns over physical tells as a key edge at the table.
Career summary
A self-taught, six-time WSOP Circuit ring winner with career earnings exceeding $1.9 million, headlined by a 2020 Winter Poker Open title.
Maxwell Young poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Winter Poker Open $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1st | $226,510 |
| 2018 | WSOP Circuit Eventring | 1st | $263,815 |
| 2019 | Wynn Winter Classic $1,100 | 2nd | $125,356 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,900,000+.
Maxwell Young playing style
A disciplined, self-funded grinder who relies on betting-pattern reads and careful bankroll management rather than staking or physical tells.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist who maintains his own action rather than seeking outside staking.
Business & sponsorships
Previously worked in the restaurant and construction industries before committing to professional poker full-time.
Maxwell Young Net Worth
As of November 2026, Maxwell Young net worth estimates range from $2 million to $3 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $1.9M 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 Maxwell matters
The self-taught, six-time WSOP Circuit ring winner known for disciplined bankroll management and self-funded action.
FAQ about Maxwell Young
How many WSOP Circuit rings has Maxwell Young won?
Six.
What was Maxwell Young's biggest tournament win?
The Winter Poker Open $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event in December 2020, worth $226,510.
How much has Maxwell Young won playing poker?
Maxwell Young has won $1,900,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Maxwell Young have?
Maxwell Young has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.