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Updated: 2026.03.15

Andrew Kelsall, widely known as “A.J.” in the poker community, is a highly respected professional player from the United States who has built a career on being a master of all trades. Based in Tampa, Florida, he is considered one of the most dangerous mixed-game players on the circuit today. Before he was a staple at the World Series of Poker, Kelsall was a “math guy” who discovered the game by chance on a gambling cruise. Since then, he has transformed from a local Florida grinder into a major title winner, known for his ability to compete in any variant from No-Limit Hold’em to the most complex limit games.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Andrew Kelsall’s career Total Live Earnings are over $3.7 million. His Best Live Cash is $443,259, which he earned by winning the 2020 WSOP Global Casino Championship. This places him 609th on the All Time Money List globally.

Kelsall has been actively competing in 2025, particularly on the Asian Poker Tour (APTC) circuit in Taipei City. His recent triumphs include a 1st place finish in the NTD 8,000 Super Hyper Turbo (Event #132) on November 25, 2025, for $4,812. Prior to that, he finished 9th in the NTD 50,000 No Limit Hold’em – Turbo High Roller (Event #95) on November 22, 2025, for $5,497.

Andrew Kelsall poker, aka A.J. Kelsall — Andrew Kelsall, aka A.J. Kelsall (photo courtesy of Asian Poker Tour)

Biography & Poker Background

Born in Pennsylvania, Andrew Kelsall didn’t grow up playing cards. He actually stumbled into the game around the age of 30 during a casual gambling trip on a cruise ship out of Florida. He famously didn’t even know the hand rankings when he first sat down, but his natural talent for math took over. He spent the next decade quietly grinding cash games and mid-stakes tournaments in Florida, earning a living away from the spotlight. Around 2016, he decided to take the game more seriously on a global scale, traveling to Las Vegas for full summer schedules. Today, he is known as a “jack of all trades” who has designed his life to have no bosses, spending his time between his home in Tampa and the biggest poker stops in the world.

Play Style & Strategy

Kelsall is best known for being a mathematical and versatile player. He describes himself as a “B+ player” in every game, which is a humble way of saying he is proficient in almost every variant of poker. Because he is a “math guy,” he excels in limit mixed games, where calculating pot odds and equity is the key to winning. In tournament play, he is known for his steady and consistent approach, rarely making huge emotional mistakes. Observers often note that he is extremely focused when bagging chips as a leader, a position he finds himself in frequently due to his deep knowledge of different games. This ability to jump into any game, at any time, and compete against the specialists is what makes him a “super pro” in the eyes of his peers.

Want to keep up with Andrew “A.J.” Kelsall as he competes in the 2026 World Series of Poker and the Florida high-stakes circuit? You can follow his career and see his latest results through these links: