Michael Berk's Real Name: Michael Berk

Quick answer: Michael Berk's name is Michael Berk. No online screen name is publicly documented by a reputable source. American player, two-time 2026 PGT winner from Indiana. On the PokerGO Tour (PGT) 2026 leaderboard (updated Nov 4, 2026), Michael Berk ranks #28 with 1,148 PGT points (2 wins, 12 cashes, $844,450 PGT earnings).

Real name

Michael Berk plays under his own name. Card Player calls him an Indiana native and "one of the breakout tournament players of 2026." We found no online screen name in reputable sources.

Screen names

We found no online poker screen name documented by PokerNews, Card Player, the PGT, The Hendon Mob, Wikipedia, WSOP.com, the GPI or the player. Until one is, this page lists none. Forum guesses aren't included.

Career highlights

• PGT standing (Nov 4, 2026): #28 with 1,148 PGT points (2 wins, 12 cashes, $844,450 PGT earnings). Championship eligibility on the PGT page: requirements met. PGT leaderboard
• 28th on the PGT leaderboard (1,148 points, 2 wins, 12 cashes; the PGT marks his championship requirements as met).
• Won PGT Kickoff #5 ($10,100 NLH) on Jan 30, 2026 for $262,650, his career best, worth 525 PGT points.
• Won PokerGO Cup #5 ($10,100 NLH) in March 2026 for $207,000, beating Landon Tice heads-up (Card Player).
• Finished 42nd in the 2023 WSOP Main Event for $229,000.

More to know

Card Player put his lifetime earnings at nearly $2.9 million after the March win. In April 2026 he was 5th in the PGT standings with 765 points. Later 2026 cashes include 3rd in Poker Masters #2 ($109,200) and 4th in PGT Sprint #1.

About the PGT leaderboard: the PokerGO Tour ranks players on points from qualifying high-stakes events, including PokerGO Studio series and qualifying WSOP events. The top 40 at season's end qualify for the PGT $1,000,000 Championship freeroll, which The Hendon Mob's schedule lists for January 11-12, 2027 in Las Vegas. The PGT page also marks whether each player has met the championship's participation requirements. Rankings can still move before the season closes.