Stephen Chidwick biography
Stephen Chidwick was born on May 10, 1989, in Deal, Kent, England, and has built one of the most complete and dominant careers in modern poker history, with career live tournament earnings exceeding $79 million, placing him second on the game's all-time money list.
His first major cash came in 2008 at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure for $88,760, a modest beginning to a career that would eventually include 80 WSOP money finishes, 23 WSOP final tables, and two WSOP gold bracelets, the first coming in 2019 in the $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for $1,618,417 and the second in 2024 in the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for $1,357,080.
Chidwick has also built a formidable European Poker Tour résumé, claiming 11 EPT titles across 30 final table appearances, and his largest single career score came at the 2019 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in London, where he finished 4th for $5,368,947. He led the Global Poker Index world rankings from April to October 2018 and started 2019 as the United Kingdom's GPI leader, reflecting a period of sustained global dominance.
Playing online under aliases including "stevie444" and "TylersDad64," Chidwick has recorded over 40 first-place tournament victories across his career, cementing his status as one of the most feared and accomplished all-around competitors in the modern high-stakes game.
Career summary
England's all-time money leader and poker's second-highest career earner, Chidwick has built over $79 million in winnings, two WSOP bracelets, and 11 EPT titles across a résumé spanning nearly two decades.
Stephen Chidwick poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WSOP $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championshipsecond bracelet | 1st | $1,357,080 |
| 2019 | WSOP $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Rollerfirst bracelet | 1st | $1,618,417 |
| 2019 | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London | 4th | $5,368,947 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $79,000,000+, plus 2 WSOP bracelets.
2008 - PokerStars Caribbean Adventure - Cash - $88,760 (first major cash)
Stephen Chidwick playing style
Chidwick is widely regarded as one of the most technically complete and versatile high-stakes players in the game, equally dangerous in No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha across both live and online formats.
Cash games
Competes across high-stakes cash games and mixed formats alongside a heavy tournament schedule under aliases including "stevie444" and "TylersDad64."
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Stephen Chidwick Net Worth
As of November 2026, Stephen Chidwick net worth estimates range from $40 million to $60 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $79M of prize money. 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 Stephen matters
Born in Deal, Kent, England, Chidwick built one of the most dominant résumés in poker history, rising from his first major cash in 2008 to become the second-highest-earning tournament player of all time.
FAQ about Stephen Chidwick
Where does Stephen Chidwick rank on poker's all-time money list?
He ranks second all-time, with over $79 million in career live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets has Stephen Chidwick won?
He has won two WSOP bracelets, both in Pot-Limit Omaha events, in 2019 and 2024.
How much has Stephen Chidwick won playing poker?
Stephen Chidwick has won $79,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.