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Nick Schulman Poker Bio: Real Name, 2026 Season and Career He/Him
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Nick Schulman's real name is Nicholas Schulman.
- Known as
- Nick Schulman
- Real name
- Nicholas Schulman
- Also known as
- none on record
- Country
- USA
- Category
- Poker Players
Before he was a Poker Hall of Famer and the voice of PokerGO broadcasts, Nick Schulman was a teenage pool player at New York's Amsterdam Billiards. As of Oct 23, 2026, Nick is #1 in the Card Player 2026 POY race with 7,956 points and $6,394,764 in qualifying winnings.
Stats as of Oct 2026 (sources checked Oct 23, 2026).
Things You Might Not Know
- At 21 he won the 2005 WPT World Poker Finals for $2,167,500, then a record for a regular-season WPT event, and became the youngest WPT winner. (Wikipedia: Nick Schulman)
- Three of his bracelets came in the same event, the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Championship (2009, 2012, 2025). (Wikipedia: Nick Schulman)
- He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame on July 11, 2025, as only its 62nd member. (Wikipedia: Nick Schulman)
Career Snapshot
- WSOP bracelets: 7 (through June 2025, per Wikipedia)
- Career live earnings: more than $26.3 million in live tournament winnings (Wikipedia, as of 2026) (Wikipedia: Nick Schulman)
2026 So Far
Card Player's 2026 Overall POY leaderboard has Nick at #1 with 7,956 points, 3 titles and 14 final tables for $6,394,764. On the Global Poker Index, Nick is 2nd on the GPI Player of the Year table (Hendon Mob). In the WSOP POY race, Nick is 12th (Oct 8 WSOP update) (WSOP). WSOP Paradise (Dec 3 to 17, 2026) can still change the standings.
FAQ
What is Nick Schulman's real name?
Nick Schulman's real name is Nicholas Schulman.
How many WSOP bracelets does Nick Schulman have?
7 (through June 2025, per Wikipedia).
Where does Nick Schulman rank in 2026?
As of Oct 23, 2026, #1 in Card Player's POY race (7,956 points) and 2nd on the GPI Player of the Year table.