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Bart Hanson is an American professional poker player, high-stakes cash game specialist, and one of the most influential strategy coaches in the modern poker industry. Originally from Massachusetts and currently based in Los Angeles, California, Hanson has built a towering legacy as the founder and lead instructor of the premium training platform Crush Live Poker. Renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of live cash game dynamics, deep-stack tactical concepts, and highly transparent hand histories, he has spent decades educating the global poker community.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $1,118,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Bart Hanson has comfortably surpassed the million-dollar milestone on the live tournament circuit. His career-best score came during a spectacular summer stretch at the 2019 WSOP, where he outlasted thousands of entries to finish 4th in the iconic $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack event for a life-changing $344,079.
Proving his world-class multi-game competence, Hanson kicked off his 2026 summer campaign in thrilling fashion, navigating a shark-infested field to make a deep final day run in Event #37: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. , eventually falling just short of the official final table. His extensive multi-decade cash game success and training platform revenues contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $2.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em – Monster Stack Event #50 (4th Place) | $344,079 |
| 2026 | WSOP $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. Event #37 (Deep Run / Day 3 Finale) | Tracked Cashes |
| 2022 | WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em – Main Event Championship (1031st) | $17,000 |
| 2015 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em Event #59 (42nd) | $10,589 |
Biography & The Media Vanguard
Bart Hanson initially developed his poker instincts during the early years of the poker boom, cutting his teeth in the hyper-competitive live cash game structures of California and Las Vegas . While many players concentrated solely on playing, Hanson recognized a massive void in high-quality educational content tailored specifically for the unique environment of live casino poker. This analytical approach birthed his foundational media presence, starting with his time on the legendary Deuce Plays podcast and eventually culminating in the launch of his flagship training ecosystem, Crush Live Poker.
In June 2026, Hanson targeted the mixed-game fields at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas . Entering Day 3 of the grueling $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event sitting eighth in overall chip counts with just 14 players remaining, Hanson showcased his world-class execution across structural rotation formats, battling fiercely against eventual champion Nick Schulman before wrapping up a marquee performance.
Play Style & Strategy
Hanson is globally renowned for an incredibly “exploitative, maximum-value oriented, and deeply logical” approach to live poker. Unlike rigid modern online players who adhere strictly to solver-backed models, Hanson relies heavily on real-time table mapping and opponent profile classification. He emphasizes the absolute importance of post-flop street maximization, bet-sizing tells, and capitalizing on the systemic mistakes made by conservative recreational players. Social
Media & Online Presence
Want to track Bart’s expert hand breakdowns or watch his latest vlogs through the 2026 summer circuit? Check out his official training and data profiles below:
Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.
