Sean Perry biography
Sean Perry is an American poker player and prominent sports bettor, the son of WSOP bracelet winner Ralph Perry, who has built a career spanning both high-stakes tournament poker and a widely publicized parallel career wagering on sports. On the felt, Perry has accumulated over $6.8 million in live tournament earnings, with results including a 2022 PokerGO Cup Finale victory worth $640,000 and deep runs at WSOP and WPT high-roller events in 2021.
His sports betting career has drawn considerably more mainstream attention: in December 2023, he made headlines for refusing to chop a $9.3 million Circa Survivor contest before his eventual elimination, and in February 2024 he publicly disclosed a $1.1 million Super Bowl bet on the San Francisco 49ers that did not pay off.
Perry actively promotes his sports betting picks on social media and has described himself as among the world's elite bettors, an assertion that has drawn skepticism from figures including fellow poker player Shaun Deeb and sports betting expert Haralabos Voulgaris.
Within the poker community, some players have also questioned his tournament credentials, contributing to a polarizing public image that poker media has at times described as that of the sport's "newest villain," a characterization Perry has largely embraced as part of his public persona.
Career summary
The son of bracelet winner Ralph Perry, Sean Perry has built over $6.8 million in tournament earnings alongside a far more publicized, polarizing career as a big-money sports bettor.
Sean Perry poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PokerGO Cup Finale | 1st | $640,000 |
| 2021 | Venetian High Roller | 1st | $365,500 |
| 2021 | WPT Seminole High Roller | 3rd | $596,418 |
| 2021 | WSOP High Roller | 4th | $590,344 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $6,800,000+.
Sean Perry playing style
Perry brings the same publicity-savvy, confrontational persona from his sports betting career to the poker table, embracing a polarizing "villain" reputation within the poker media landscape.
Cash games
Competes in high-stakes cash games alongside a prominent parallel career as a professional sports bettor.
Business & sponsorships
Prominent sports bettor who promotes his betting picks through social media, gaining national attention for large, publicized wagers.
Sean Perry Net Worth
As of November 2026, Sean Perry net worth estimates range from $5 million to $10 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $6.8M 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 Sean matters
The son of WSOP bracelet winner Ralph Perry, Sean Perry has built a dual reputation as both a high-stakes tournament regular and one of poker media's most talked-about sports bettors.
FAQ about Sean Perry
Who is Sean Perry's father?
He is the son of WSOP bracelet winner Ralph Perry.
What made Sean Perry a widely discussed figure outside of poker?
His high-profile sports betting career, including a publicized $1.1 million Super Bowl bet and a refusal to chop a $9.3 million Circa Survivor contest, drew significant mainstream attention.
How much has Sean Perry won playing poker?
Sean Perry has won $6,800,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Sean Perry have?
Sean Perry has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.