Steve O'Dwyer biography
Steve O'Dwyer was born on April 6, 1982, in Colorado and studied communications at East Carolina University. He represents Ireland, the home country of his family, and built his game online before moving to the live high roller circuit.
His breakthrough came in 2013, when he won the European Poker Tour Grand Final Main Event in Monte Carlo for EUR 1,224,000. He then became one of the most successful players in the super high roller era, winning the 2014 APPT Macau Super High Roller for $1,811,638, the 2015 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $100,000 Super High Roller for $1,872,580 and the 2015 EPT Prague EUR 50,000 Super High Roller. In 2024 he finished 3rd in the $200,000 Super High Roller at Triton Montenegro for $2,157,000, the biggest cash of his career.
O'Dwyer has more than $47 million in live tournament earnings and is Ireland's all-time money leader. He prefers the high roller and online circuits to the annual World Series of Poker, and in 2020 he won several online high roller titles, including a SCOOP $25,000 Super High Roller.
Career summary
Ireland's all-time money leader with over $47 million in live earnings, Steve O'Dwyer is an EPT Grand Final champion and one of the most successful high rollers of the past decade.
Steve O'Dwyer poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PCA $100,000 Super High Roller | 1st | $1,872,580 |
| 2015 | EPT Prague EUR 50,000 Super High Roller | 1st | EUR 746,543 |
| 2014 | APPT Macau Super High Roller | 1st | $1,811,638 |
| 2013 | EPT Grand Final Main Event | 1st | EUR 1,224,000 |
| 2024 | Triton Montenegro $200,000 Super High Roller | 3rd | $2,157,000 |
| 2017 | ACOP Macau Super High Roller | 2nd | $1,520,565 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $47,000,000+.
Steve O'Dwyer playing style
O'Dwyer is a patient, technically precise high roller who is comfortable in small, tough fields, and is known for his calm demeanor at the table.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Steve matters
Steve O'Dwyer is one of the most consistent high rollers of the last decade, with a long list of seven-figure scores on the EPT, PCA and Triton circuits, yet he rarely plays the summer WSOP.
FAQ about Steve O'Dwyer
What is Steve O'Dwyer's biggest win?
His biggest cash is $2,157,000 for 3rd in the $200,000 Super High Roller at Triton Montenegro in 2024. His biggest title came in the 2015 PCA $100,000 Super High Roller for $1,872,580.
Has Steve O'Dwyer won a WSOP bracelet?
No. He rarely plays the summer World Series of Poker and focuses on the high roller circuit.
How much has Steve O'Dwyer won playing poker?
Steve O'Dwyer has won $47,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
