Isaac Haxton is a renowned professional poker player, recognized for his strategic expertise and significant achievements in both live and online tournaments. After securing a runner-up finish at the 2007 WPT Championship Event, earning $861,789, Isaac Haxton established himself as a formidable presence in professional poker. Haxtons journey into high-stakes poker began with modest $3/$6 limit games at Turning Stone Casino, quickly demonstrating an innate understanding of strategy. He later transitioned to online play with an initial $50 deposit on Ultimate Bet, where his analytical approach and calculated aggression soon yielded significant returns.
These wins underscored his capability to dominate the sport’s most competitive and lucrative tournaments. His career reached new heights in 2023, marking an exceptionally successful period that cemented his status among poker’s all-time greats. Haxton commenced the year by winning the 2023 PokerGO Cup $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em finale, collecting $598,000. This was swiftly followed by a triumphant victory at the 2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $100,000 PCA Super High Roller, adding another $1,082,230 to his earnings.
In June 2023, he achieved a career milestone by winning his first coveted World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed event, earning $1,698,215. Building on this remarkable momentum, he captured The Super High Roller Bowl VIII title in September 2023, with winnings exceeding $2.7 million. The year 2023 concluded with Haxton as the highest earner in poker, with live tournament earnings surpassing an astounding $16 million for the year. As of May 2024, his total live tournament winnings exceeded $48,000,000.
Most recently, in 2025, Haxton continued his impressive run by winning the Triton $100k PLO Main Event, adding an impressive $2,789,000 to his accolades and solidifying his position as one of the sport’s most consistent and highest-earning players globally.