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Ryan Feldman's real name is Ryan Feldman.
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Ryan Feldman is the co-founder and producer of Hustler Casino Live. A former ESPN sports writer, he worked on the Live at the Bike stream before launching HCL with Nick Vertucci in August 2021.
Facts checked Oct 24, 2026.
Who Ryan Feldman Is
Ryan Feldman is an American poker player and stream producer best known as the co-founder of Hustler Casino Live. PokerNews says he started out as a sports writer and worked at ESPN for several years before leaving to focus on poker and poker streaming. He worked on the Live at the Bike stream in Los Angeles, then started Hustler Casino Live with Nick Vertucci. He still sits in the game from time to time, and Pokerati described him as the show's owner and executive producer in January 2025.
Things You Might Not Know
- Feldman and Vertucci's first HCL episode aired on Aug. 3, 2021. (Los Angeles Times)
- PokerNews named him as the producer behind HCL's 24-hour, $1 million-minimum marathon game in December 2025. (PokerNews)
About Hustler Casino Live
Hustler Casino Live is a livestreamed cash-game poker show filmed at Hustler Casino in Gardena, California, about 15 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Its first episode aired on Aug. 3, 2021, and it was launched by Ryan Feldman and Nick Vertucci (Los Angeles Times; Wikipedia: Hustler Casino).
FAQ
What is Ryan Feldman's real name?
Ryan Feldman is the person's real, publicly documented name.
What did Ryan Feldman do before Hustler Casino Live?
He was a sports writer at ESPN and later worked on the Live at the Bike poker stream, according to PokerNews.
Is Ryan Feldman connected to Hustler Casino Live?
Yes. He co-founded the show with Nick Vertucci and produces it.



