Rick Salomon biography
Richard "Rick" Salomon was born on January 24, 1969, in Neptune Township, New Jersey. He was known to the public long before poker for his marriages to actresses Shannen Doherty and Pamela Anderson.
In poker he plays almost exclusively in the highest-stakes games. In 2014 he finished fourth in the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop at the World Series of Poker for $2,800,000. In 2016 he took third in the €1,000,000 Monte-Carlo One Drop Extravaganza for €3,000,000, and in 2018 he again finished fourth in the WSOP Big One for One Drop for $2,840,000. With nearly $9.9 million in live tournament earnings, he has not recorded a tournament cash since 2018.
Salomon is also a familiar face in televised cash games, appearing in the first eight episodes of High Stakes Poker Season 8, where he won an $868,200 pot from Bryn Kenney, and on PokerGO shows including Poker After Dark and Super High Roller Bowl coverage.
Career summary
A high-stakes amateur with nearly $9.9 million in live earnings, Rick Salomon reached the final table of the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop three times between 2014 and 2018.
Rick Salomon poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WSOP $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop | 4th | $2,840,000 |
| 2016 | Monte-Carlo One Drop Extravaganza (EUR 1,000,000) | 3rd | EUR 3,000,000 |
| 2014 | WSOP $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop | 4th | $2,800,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $9,900,000+.
Rick Salomon playing style
Salomon is an aggressive, gamble-friendly player who thrives in the biggest buy-ins and deep-stacked cash games, willing to put huge amounts on the line.
Cash games
A regular in the biggest private and televised cash games; he played the first eight episodes of High Stakes Poker Season 8, where his biggest pot was an $868,200 win against Bryn Kenney.
Business & sponsorships
Has owned an online gambling website.
Why Rick matters
Rick Salomon is a high-stakes player best known for three deep runs in the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop.
FAQ about Rick Salomon
How much has Rick Salomon won in poker tournaments?
About $9.9 million in live tournament earnings, almost all from three $1,000,000 One Drop events.
Has Rick Salomon played on High Stakes Poker?
Yes, he played in Season 8 and won an $868,200 pot against Bryn Kenney.
How many WSOP bracelets does Rick Salomon have?
Rick Salomon has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
