Nick Marchington biography
Nick Marchington is from Hornchurch in east London. He left university to play poker and is primarily a cash game player.
In 2019, at 21, he made the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, with the chance to become the youngest Main Event champion, and finished 7th for $1,525,000. His payout was briefly frozen by a Nevada court during a dispute, before a judge cleared him to collect it in full.
In March 2024 he won the £1,500 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event in Coventry for £146,560, his first recorded live tournament title and the second-largest score of his career. He has more than $1.7 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
England's Nick Marchington finished 7th in the 2019 WSOP Main Event at 21 for $1,525,000 and later won the 2024 Grosvenor UK Open.
Nick Marchington poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Grosvenor UK Open Main Event | 1st | £146,560 |
| 2019 | WSOP Main Event | 7th | $1,525,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,700,000+.
Nick Marchington playing style
Marchington is a cash game specialist whose solid fundamentals carried him through the deep structure of the Main Event.
Cash games
Cash game specialist.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Nick matters
University drop-out Nick Marchington reached the 2019 WSOP Main Event final table at 21 and finished 7th for $1,525,000.
FAQ about Nick Marchington
How did Nick Marchington do in the 2019 WSOP Main Event?
He finished 7th for $1,525,000, aged 21.
Has Nick Marchington won a live tournament?
Yes, the 2024 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event, for £146,560.
How much has Nick Marchington won playing poker?
Nick Marchington has won $1,700,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Nick Marchington have?
Nick Marchington has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
