Roland de Wolfe biography
Roland de Wolfe was born in London and wrote for Inside Edge magazine before becoming one of Britain's top tournament players.
In July 2005 he won the World Poker Tour Grand Prix de Paris, beating Juha Helppi heads-up. In April 2006 he finished 3rd of 605 in the $25,000 WPT Championship at Bellagio for more than $1 million, and in October 2006 he won the European Poker Tour Dublin Main Event for €554,300, becoming the first player to win on both the WPT and the EPT. In June 2009 he won the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo event at the World Series of Poker for $246,616, becoming the second player after Gavin Griffin to complete the Triple Crown.
De Wolfe has more than $5.3 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Roland de Wolfe was the first player to win on both the WPT and EPT and the second to complete poker's Triple Crown.
Roland de Wolfe poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WSOP $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $246,616 |
| 2006 | EPT Dublin Main Event | 1st | €554,300 |
| 2005 | WPT Grand Prix de Paris | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2006 | WPT Championship | 3rd | Undisclosed |
Verified live tournament earnings: $5,300,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Roland de Wolfe playing style
De Wolfe is an aggressive, fearless player with strong skills in both no-limit hold'em and Omaha.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player; former writer for Inside Edge magazine.
Why Roland matters
Londoner Roland de Wolfe was the first player to win on both the WPT and the EPT and the second to complete poker's Triple Crown.
FAQ about Roland de Wolfe
What is poker's Triple Crown?
A WSOP bracelet, a WPT title and an EPT title; Roland de Wolfe was the second player to win all three.
What EPT title has Roland de Wolfe won?
EPT Dublin in 2006, for €554,300.
How much has Roland de Wolfe won playing poker?
Roland de Wolfe has won $5,300,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Roland de Wolfe have?
Roland de Wolfe has won 1 WSOP bracelet.
