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Blake Bohn is an American professional poker player from Savage, Minnesota, who is widely considered one of the most successful players in the Midwest. Known for his intense energy and sharp strategic mind, Bohn has spent years dominating the regional circuit while also proving he can hang with the world’s best on the biggest stages. As the all-time money leader in Minnesota, he has earned a spot in both the Minnesota Poker Hall of Fame and the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Hall of Fame.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Blake Bohn has won over $4.2 million in live tournament earnings. His biggest career cash came in 2013 when he won the Chicago Poker Classic Main Event, taking home $288,171. Just months later, he nearly won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, finishing second in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event for another $281,049.
Bohn is a legendary figure on the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT), where he holds a record-setting five Main Event titles. His most recent MSPT victory happened in late 2023 at the Ameristar East Chicago, where he won $113,146. He has also been a major factor in the WSOP Main Event, famously finishing 23rd in 2015 for $262,574. Whether he is playing at his home casino of Canterbury Park or at the Borgata in Atlantic City, where he made a WPT Championship final table for $213,999, Bohn is always a threat to win it all.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in the early 1970s, Blake Bohn grew up in Minnesota and had a successful career in the business world before turning his full attention to poker. He was a natural competitor who spent years playing high stakes cash games in the 1990s before the “Moneymaker Boom” shifted his focus toward tournaments. His transition to the professional ranks was fueled by a deep love for the game and a desire to be the best in his home state. By 2011, he was a regular on the national circuit, and his induction into the Minnesota Poker Hall of Fame in 2015 solidified his legacy as a hometown hero. Even after years at the top, he remains one of the hardest-working players in the game, constantly traveling to defend his titles.
Play Style & Strategy
Bohn is known for a high-pressure and vocal approach at the poker table. He is not the type of player to sit quietly in a hoodie; instead, he uses his personality and table talk to gather information and keep his opponents off balance. Coming from a business background, he understands the importance of image and often plays an aggressive style that forces others into difficult decisions. He is a master of “reading the room” and is famous for making big, bold moves when he senses weakness. Despite his flashy play, Bohn is deeply disciplined and spends a lot of time studying the math of the game to ensure his “gut feelings” are backed up by solid strategy.
Social Media & Online Presence
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