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Cary Katz is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and high-stakes poker player who has had a profound impact on the industry. As the founder of PokerGO and a constant presence in the world’s most expensive tournaments, Katz has successfully balanced a prolific business career with a status as one of the most successful “recreational” players in history.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Cary Katz has total live tournament earnings of $40,113,875 (according to The Hendon Mob). His career-best live score came in 2019 when he won the Super High Roller Bowl London for $2,592,000. Katz is a frequent winner on the PokerGO Tour (PGT), with numerous titles in High Roller events held at the Aria Resort & Casino. Despite competing against the best professionals in the world, he consistently ranks in the top 15 of the All-Time Money List. His immense wealth from the business sector, combined with his poker success, contributes to an estimated net worth of over $400 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia, Katz built his fortune as the founder of the College Loan Corporation, which became one of the largest student loan companies in the United States. In 2015, he shifted his focus toward poker media, founding Poker Central, which later evolved into the subscription streaming service PokerGO. Under his leadership, PokerGO acquired the rights to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and produced iconic shows like High Stakes Poker. Although he often refers to himself as a recreational player, his volume of play and results in the High Roller circuit are rivaled by very few full-time professionals.
Play Style & Strategy
Katz is recognized for an “unpredictable and highly competitive” play style. His strategy often involves utilizing his deep financial resources to apply pressure in spots where professionals might be more risk-averse. Over the years, his game has evolved significantly through constant exposure to elite competition, and he is now considered technically proficient in both No-Limit Hold’em and various Mixed Game formats. Known for his resilience and “never-give-up” attitude, he is a master of navigating short-stacked situations and is a formidable opponent at any final table.
Social Media & Online Presence
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