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.

Updated: 2026.03.09

Brian Green is an elite American professional poker player, World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, and a veteran of the high-stakes circuit. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, and now a fixture in the Las Vegas poker community, Green has spent over two decades competing at the highest levels of both live and online poker. Known for his technical adaptability and calm demeanor under pressure, he solidified his legacy in 2019 by capturing a WSOP gold bracelet. In 2026, Green remains a dominant force on the international stage, recently recording significant results across the World Poker Tour (WPT) and major Asian tournament series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Brian Green has accumulated $4,637,631 in total live earnings. His career-best score came at the 2016 WSOP in Las Vegas, where he finished 5th in the $111,111 High Roller for One Drop for $1,117,923. In 2019, he secured a prestigious WSOP gold bracelet in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Super Turbo Bounty for $345,669.

Recently, Green has dominated the World Poker Tour (WPT) Asian circuit. At WPT Cambodia 2026 held at NagaWorld, he finished 2nd in the Mini Championship (Event #59) for $38,000 after a hard-fought heads-up battle. His high-volume success in Cambodia also included a 23rd-place finish in the Survivor (Event #11) for $1,100 and a 33rd-place finish in the Championship Warm Up for $1,310. Earlier in 2025, he recorded a 79th-place finish in the WPT Cambodia Championship for $6,400.

Major Tournament Results:

Year	Event	Prize
2016	WSOP $111,111 High Roller for One Drop (5th)	$1,117,923
2019	WSOP $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty (1st – Bracelet)	$345,669
2026	WPT Cambodia $1,100 Mini Championship (2nd)	$38,000
2026	GLPC III Hanoi High Roller Super Boosted (2nd)	$36,639

Biography & High-Stakes Presence

Originally a sports betting consultant and businessman, Brian Green found his stride in the poker world during the early 2000s boom. He first made waves on the World Poker Tour (WPT) and quickly transitioned into the high-roller stratosphere. His most notable financial score came in the 2016 WSOP “One Drop” High Roller, where he battled against the world’s absolute elite to finish 5th for over $1.1 million. Beyond tournaments, Green is a respected regular in the most exclusive cash games in Texas and Las Vegas, frequently appearing on live-streamed shows like TCH Live. In 2026, he continues to bridge the gap between “old school” intuition and modern analytical theory, making him a perennial threat in any field.

Play Style & Strategy

Green is characterized by a “measured and opportunistic” approach. While he possesses the mathematical foundation required to compete with GTO-focused younger players, his greatest edge lies in his live reading ability and tournament life preservation. Strategically, he is a proponent of “maximum pressure” in bounty formats, a skill he perfected during his 2019 bracelet run. His 2025 and 2026 results show a significant expansion into the Asian circuit, where he has successfully adapted his tight-aggressive (TAG) style to exploit the more volatile dynamics of international fields.

Follow Brian Green as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and the upcoming 57th Annual WSOP in Las Vegas: