Upeshka De Silva biography
Upeshka De Silva was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 1988, moved to the United States at two and grew up in Katy, Texas. He studied history and political science at the University of Houston and started playing seriously in private cash games in Texas in 2012.
He made his first WSOP final table in 2013 and won his first bracelet in 2015 in a $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event with 1,655 players for $424,577. He added bracelets in the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout in 2017 and an online event on WSOP.com in 2019. He has also made three WPT final tables.
In 2020 he qualified for the final table of the WSOP Main Event, but tested positive for COVID-19 the day before it was played and was awarded 9th place. He has about $3.1 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
A three-time WSOP bracelet winner from Katy, Texas, Upeshka De Silva reached the 2020 Main Event final table.
Upeshka De Silva poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WSOP.com Online event | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2017 | WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2015 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $424,577 |
| 2016 | WPT Legends of Poker | 3rd | $198,270 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $3,100,000+, plus 3 WSOP bracelets.
Upeshka De Silva playing style
De Silva is an aggressive tournament player who thrives in large no-limit hold'em fields.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Upeshka matters
Upeshka De Silva is a three-time bracelet winner who reached the 2020 Main Event final table.
FAQ about Upeshka De Silva
How many WSOP bracelets does Upeshka De Silva have?
Three, won in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
What happened to Upeshka De Silva at the 2020 Main Event final table?
He tested positive for COVID-19 the day before the final table and was awarded 9th place.
How much has Upeshka De Silva won playing poker?
Upeshka De Silva has won $3,100,000+ in live tournament earnings.
