Samantha Abernathy biography
Samantha Abernathy is an American poker player and graphic designer, born on May 11, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia. She has built a steady presence on the European Poker Tour and World Series of Poker circuits, competing in large-field Main Events across both continents.
Her results reflect the profile of a dedicated mid-tier tournament grinder rather than a high-roller specialist, with notable outings including a 1,015th-place finish among 9,735 entries at the 2025 WSOP Las Vegas Main Event for $17,500, and further deep runs at EPT Barcelona and EPT Paris in 2026. Abernathy maintains her graphic design career alongside her poker travels, balancing creative work with a growing tournament résumé built primarily on the volume and reach of the largest EPT and WSOP fields.
Career summary
An Atlanta-born graphic designer, Abernathy has built a steady mid-tier tournament résumé across large-field WSOP and EPT Main Events.
Samantha Abernathy poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | EPT Barcelona Second Chance | 30th (of 844) | $10,700 |
| 2026 | EPT Paris Main Event | 196th (of 1,474) | $10,100 |
| 2025 | WSOP Las Vegas Main Event | 1,015th (of 9,735) | $17,500 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $100,000+.
Samantha Abernathy playing style
Abernathy favors a patient, large-field tournament approach suited to navigating the deep structures of major WSOP and EPT Main Events.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament player rather than a dedicated cash-game specialist.
Business & sponsorships
Works as a graphic designer alongside her poker career.
Samantha Abernathy Net Worth
As of November 2026, Samantha Abernathy net worth estimates range from $600,000 to $700,000.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $100K 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 Samantha matters
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Abernathy balances a career as a graphic designer with regular appearances on the European Poker Tour and WSOP circuits.
FAQ about Samantha Abernathy
What is Samantha Abernathy's profession outside of poker?
She works as a graphic designer alongside her poker career.
What is Samantha Abernathy's largest tournament cash?
Her largest recorded cash is $17,500 for a 1,015th-place finish among 9,735 entries at the 2025 WSOP Las Vegas Main Event.
How much has Samantha Abernathy won playing poker?
Samantha Abernathy has won $100,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Samantha Abernathy have?
Samantha Abernathy has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.