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Updated: 2026.03.08

Alexander Lynskey is an Australian professional poker player from Brisbane who has established himself as one of the most consistent and dangerous tournament specialists in the world. Known for his deep runs in massive fields, he first gained global fame after reaching the final table of the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event. Whether he is competing on home soil at the Aussie Millions or taking on high rollers in Las Vegas, Lynskey is respected for his calm demeanor and his ability to outlast thousands of opponents.

Career Earnings & Rankings

According to The Hendon Mob, Alexander Lynskey has amassed total live tournament earnings of over $5.3 million. This massive total places him 8th on the Australia All Time Money List and currently 439th on the global All Time Money List. He reached a career milestone in 2024 by surpassing the $5,000,000 mark in total winnings. His career-best live cash of $1,500,000 was achieved for his 7th-place finish in the 2018 WSOP Main Event, a performance that remains the pinnacle of his storied career.

The 2025 season has been an exceptionally active year for Lynskey, marked by several high-profile scores and final table appearances on the Asian circuit. His recent triumphs and top records include:

Runner-up, APT Taipei Super High Roller (April 2025) for $191,805 (NT$ 6,237,500).
8th Place, APT Championship Taipei Single Day High Roller (November 2025) for $32,467 (NT$ 1,013,000).
11th Place, APT Championship Taipei Super High Roller Championship (November 2025) for $49,261 (NT$ 1,539,400).
21st Place, The Wynn Summer Classic $10,400 No Limit Hold’em Championship (July 2025) for $75,916.
186th Place, 56th World Series of Poker Main Event World Championship (July 2025) for $60,000.

His performance in early 2025 was highlighted by a deep run in the APT Taipei Super High Roller, where Alexander Lynskey navigated a field of 122 entries to reach the heads-up stage against Vietnam’s Minh Quang, ultimately securing a nearly $200,000 payout.

Biography & Poker Background

Born in Melbourne and raised in Brisbane, Alexander Lynskey discovered poker in his late teens. He began his career grinding online under the screen name “lynskey99” and was even referred to in magazines as “The Takeover”. Since entering the live tournament scene in 2014, he has been a regular at both the Crown in Melbourne and The Star in Sydney. Despite his massive earnings and status as a top 10 player on Australia’s all-time money list, Lynskey is known for being quiet and modest about his success, often letting his deep runs and tournament titles do the talking for him.

Play Style & Strategy

Lynskey is widely feared for his thoughtful and technical approach to the game. Fellow pros have described him as a player who thinks deeply about every situation, which allows him to make difficult folds that many other players wouldn’t find. He is a master of navigating the middle and late stages of large field tournaments, where he uses his experience to manage his stack through periods where the cards might not be going his way. His strategy is built on solid fundamentals and a strong understanding of his opponents’ ranges, a combination that has helped him reach multiple major final tables over the last decade.

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