Introduction
Isaac Haxton is a professional poker player who started dabbling in the game while still in high school. He went to Browns University for a computer science degree, and his nickname in the poker world is “The Lizard King” Right from the start, it was evident Isaac was no ordinary kid from New York. Isaac was adept at chess by the age of four and a seasoned gamer before his teens. He displayed a hidden talent for any game that required deep thinking.
These same skills in his youth has been conveniently gotten utilized in the world of poker. This New Yorker has amassed over $23 million in tournament winnings, including a career-high $3.6 million win after taking down the Super High Roller Bowl in 2018.
Key Career Dates
Isaac Haxton was a member of Poker Stars Team Pro; however, he severed ties with the online poker giant in 2016 and is currently a member of Team PartyPoker.
His Poker career began in 2004 when he decided to play poker full time in the summer after his freshman year and did complete his studies. His first major live tournament was in 2007, and it was the $8000 WPT Championship Event, where he finished in second place and won $861 779. In 2009 he took second place in the WSOP 40th Anniversary event and walked away with $1 168 565.
The list is endless. However, one sure thing is that Isaac Haxton is one of the most successful live tournament players and has over $27.6 million in winnings. Haxton is also in the top 20 biggest winners on HendonMob’s All Time Money List.
The Elusive WSOP Bracelet
Ironically despite all his achievements on the live felt, he has actually never won a WSOP Gold Bracelet, although he did come close to winning one in 2009.
