![United Kingdom [GBR]](/assets/images/flags/1x1/gb.svg "United Kingdom [GBR]"){kind=small}
Christopher Brammer is a world-class British professional poker player and a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner. Widely regarded as one of the most successful online tournament specialists of his generation, Brammer successfully transitioned to the live arena, where he has become a mainstay of the international circuit. Currently ranking 52nd on England’s all-time money list, he is recognized for his technical aggression and his historic 2017 WSOP victory in Las Vegas.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $2,983,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Brammer is one of the United Kingdom’s most consistent earners. His career-best live score of $527,555 was achieved in 2017 when he won the WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo event, securing his first gold bracelet.
Brammer has been exceptionally prolific through 2024 and 2025, and into early 2026. His recent highlights include:
- October 2025: 2nd place in the PokerStars Open Manchester Main Event for $179,601 (£134,200).
- May 2025: 2nd place in the UKPC Masters by GGPoker for $43,676.
- December 2024: 10th place in the EPT Prague €2,200 Eureka High Roller for $36,873.
- July 2024: 157th place in the WSOP Main Event for $70,000.
- July 2024: 3rd place in the UKIPT Nottingham Main Event for $116,310 (£90,000).
His sustained success across major tours contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $5 million when factoring in his extensive online winnings.
Biography & Poker Background
Hailing from Winchester, England, Brammer first rose to prominence as a legendary online “grinder.” Under the screen name “NigDawG,” he spent years as a top-ranked player on the PocketFives World Rankings, amassing millions in online tournament scores. His transition to the live circuit was marked by immediate success, including deep runs in the European Poker Tour (EPT) and a 5th-place finish in the 2012 WSOPE Main Event for $270,908.
Brammer’s career is defined by his high technical floor and his ability to perform under the bright lights of televised final tables. He is often associated with the elite group of British pros that includes Chris Moorman and Toby Lewis. Known for his calm demeanor and meticulous preparation, he has become a frequent face in the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and WSOP high-stakes fields. Now a veteran with over 15 years of recorded results, he remains one of the most respected ambassadors for the UK poker community.
Play Style & Strategy
Brammer is renowned for a “highly clinical, aggressive, and adaptive” play style. His strategy is rooted in an elite understanding of modern tournament math—a skill honed during his years playing thousands of high-stakes online tournaments. He is particularly effective in Turbo and Short-Handed formats, where his ability to apply maximum pressure during the shallow-stacked stages of a tournament is world-class.
His strategy revolves around:
- Online-to-Live Translation: Utilizing vast database knowledge to identify and punish the technical leaks of live opponents who lack his high-volume experience.
- Turbo Resilience: A proven track record in fast-structured events, most notably his 2017 WSOP Bracelet win in a 30-minute level tournament.
- Main Event Stamina: An elite ability to navigate massive fields, as evidenced by his deep runs in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and regional championships.
Social Media & Online Presence
Follow the British “NigDawG” as he continues to add to his historic tally of cashes and hunt for his second WSOP bracelet:
