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Clayton Maguire is a world class professional poker player from the United States who has spent nearly two decades at the top of the game. Originally from Brighton, Colorado, he is a highly respected pro known for his deep knowledge of both live and online tournament strategy. While many players focus on one or the other, Maguire has found massive success in both arenas, winning a World Series of Poker gold bracelet online and some of the biggest trophies in live poker. As a consistent force in the high roller circuit and a hero to his home state fans, he has become one of the most reliable and successful American professionals in the modern era.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Clayton Maguire has total live earnings of over $3.53 million. He currently holds a top 5 spot on the Colorado All Time Money List. His career reached a massive high point in 2021 at the inaugural Wynn Millions in Las Vegas, where he finished 2nd for a career-best $1,443,757 after an incredible run in one of the year’s biggest events.
Maguire is also a WSOP bracelet winner, capturing his first gold in 2016 by winning the $1,000 Online No Limit Hold’em event for $210,279. His international success is just as impressive; he won a major European Poker Tour (EPT) trophy in 2009 at the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo for $368,159. His success has continued into 2025 and 2026, where he secured a 56th place finish in the WSOP Main Event World Championship for $30,000 and a deep run in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas for $25,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1983, Clayton Maguire grew up in Colorado and discovered his passion for poker during the early days of the online boom. Before he was a multi-million dollar winner, he was a dedicated student of the game who spent years as a “cash-game grinder,” building his bankroll in the tough local games and online. He says that the transition to live tournaments felt natural because he had already played millions of hands on the internet. Outside of poker, Clayton is a man of many talents and has even performed as a stand-up comic, showing that he has a great sense of humor and a quick wit that helps him stay relaxed during long days at the table. He is known for being a humble and approachable professional who remains very connected to the American poker community.
Play Style & Strategy
Maguire is feared for his unpredictable and highly analytical style of play. Because he has such a strong background in online poker, he is very fast at calculating odds and rarely makes mistakes even in the most complex situations. He is especially good at navigating massive tournament fields, which is why he has so many deep runs in Main Events and “Championship” style tournaments. Even though he is aggressive when he needs to be, he is famous for his “poker face” and quiet confidence, rarely letting his opponents know if he has a monster hand or a total bluff.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to keep up with Clayton Maguire as he aims for more trophies across the US and Europe in 2026? You can follow his career and see his latest results through these links:
