Lyle Berman
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Plymouth, MN, USA |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, MN, USA |
| Age | August 6, 1941 (age 84) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Aggressive |
| Net worth | $305 Million |
| Total cashes | 43 [1] |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 3 |
| Cashes | 22 |
| Bracelets | 3 |
| Final tables | 14 |
| Highest WSOP | 5th, (1989) [2] |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 1 |
| Money finishes | 5 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 0 |
| Last Updated | 02.02.2026 |
Lyle Berman (born 6 August, 1941) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $305,000,000 [3].
Lyle Berman's biography
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Residence | Plymouth, Minnesota, USA |
| Born | August 6, 1941 |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Family | |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | |
| University | University of Minnesota |
Poker career
Lyle Berman is a member of the Poker Hall of Fame (inducted in 2002 [4]) and a co-founder [5] of the World Poker Tour. Although he prefers high-stakes cash games, he has won over $2,500,000 [6] in live tournaments.
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total WSOP Cashes | 22 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $1,619,407 |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | $1,500 Limit Omaha | 1st | $108,600 [7] |
| 1992 | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $192,000 [8] |
| 1994 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $128,250 [9] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
|---|---|
| Final tables | 1 |
| Money finishes | 5 |
| Total WPT earnings | $542,623 |
WPT money finishes:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas | 89th | $47,100 [10] |
| 2010-2011 | WPT Festa al Lago | 31st | $16,120 [11] |
| 2006-2007 | WPT World Championship | 22nd | $92,820 [12] |
| 2005-2006 | World Poker Finals | 5th | $345,000 [13] |
| 2003-2004 | WPT Championship | 31st | $41,583 [14] |
Lyle Berman’s profiles
| Social media | |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Lyle Berman?
Lyle Berman is an American professional poker player and business executive who co-founded the World Poker Tour.
What Is Lyle Berman's net worth?
Around $305 million.
What is Lyle Berman's biggest single tournament cash?
His biggest cash listed is $345,000 for 5th place at the 2005 World Poker Finals.
How much has Lyle Berman earned in his poker career?
He has earned over $2,500,000 in live poker tournaments as of 2009.
Is Lyle Berman actually left-handed poker player?
No, he is right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Lyle Berman won?
3.
Has Lyle Berman won any WPT titles?
No.
References
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=20
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/0000903291/lyle-berman
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.nexttv.com/blog/world-poker-tour-founder-born-reimagine-potus-race-136145
- ↑ https://www.globalpokerindex.com/poker-players/lyle-berman-20/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/6467/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/5083/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/15233/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/main-tour-wpt-world-championship-at-wynn-las-vegas-season-2023/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/festa-al-lago-season-2010-2011/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/wpt-world-championship-season-2006-2007/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/world-poker-finals-season-2005-2006
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/wpt-championship-season-2003-2004