Dan Smith

Dan Smith is a widely recognized professional poker player celebrated for his significant achievements in major tournaments globally, and his impactful philanthropic endeavors through Double Up Drive. After an impressive start to his professional career, Dan Smith solidified his status as a formidable force in professional poker by being named the 2012 GPI Player of the Year, a culmination of an extraordinary season that included six major tournament victories. Smith began playing online poker in 2005 and transitioned to a full-time professional in 2007. His first recorded tournament victory occurred in 2008 when he won the Heartland Poker Tour Main Event at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in New York, earning $101,960.

His breakthrough year in 2012 saw him win the Aussie Millions 100k Challenge for A$1,012,000, followed by capturing three separate €5000 events at the EPT Monte Carlo Series for a combined €520,980. His dominant run continued in August, securing the Season 9 EPT Barcelona €50,000 Super High Roller title with a first prize of €962,925. Smith continued his ascent, taking down the WPT Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic in December 2013 for $1,161,135. Demonstrating his commitment beyond the felt, Smith founded Double Up Drive in 2014, an impactful philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting human rights.

As of July 2024, Smith’s total live tournament winnings surpass $55,000,000, underscoring his enduring dominance in the sport and his significant contributions through Double Up Drive.