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Curtis Muller
Curtis Eric Muller is a high-stakes Canadian professional poker player who has become a prominent name in the international Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) circuit. Based in Toronto, Muller has built a reputation for deep runs in the world’s most prestigious tournaments, including the WSOP Main Event. In 2026, he reached a new career milestone by capturing a title at the Triton Poker Series in Jeju, South Korea, further establishing himself as one of Canada’s premier PLO specialists. Known for his technical proficiency and composure under pressure, Muller is currently ranked among the top 400 players on the Canada All-Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
As of March 2026, Curtis Muller’s total live tournament earnings have reached $379,587, according to The Hendon Mob. His career trajectory took a sharp upward turn in early 2026 at Triton One Jeju ,where he secured a 1st-place finish in the $2,000 PLO One Night 6-Handed event for $43,000. This followed a string of high-profile cashes in Las Vegas and Europe. His most consistent success has come in the WSOP Main Event, where he notably finished 155th out of over 10,000 players in 2023. His combined live and online tournament success places his estimated poker net worth at approximately $1.2 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $2,000 Pot Limit Omaha (1st) | $43,000 |
| 2023 | WSOP $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – MAIN EVENT (155th) | $67,700 |
| 2024 | PGT Texas PLO Roundup $5,000 High Roller (1st) | $54,000 |
| 2026 | Triton One Jeju $6,000 Pot Limit Omaha (7th) | $23,000 |
| 2024 | WSOP $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – MAIN EVENT (1119th) | $17,500 |
Biography & Poker Background
Curtis Muller emerged from the competitive Toronto poker scene, initially making waves in mid-stakes Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) cash games before transitioning to the tournament circuit. His breakthrough into the “High Roller” tier was marked by his performance at the 2021 WSOP, where he narrowly missed a final table, finishing 10th in the $1,000 PLO event. By 2024, Muller had become a regular at the PokerGO Tour (PGT) series, specifically the PLO-centric festivals in Las Vegas and Houston. His victory in Jeju in 2026 represents his evolution into a global competitor, capable of defeating world-class fields in specialized formats. He is widely regarded as part of the “new wave” of Canadian pros who leverage deep data analysis to master non-Hold’em variants.
Play Style & Strategy
Muller is defined by his mathematical and fearless approach to Pot-Limit Omaha. Unlike many traditional players, Muller utilizes advanced solvers to navigate the complex equities inherent in 4-card poker. His play style is characterized by high-frequency aggression in position and a specialized understanding of “Mystery Bounty” dynamics, where he has frequently cashed. In the 2026 Triton series, he demonstrated an elite ability to adapt to the short-handed (6-max) formats that define high-stakes PLO. His strategy emphasizes nut-peddling in deep-stacked scenarios while maintaining a wide, deceptive range in late-tournament stages.
Social Media & Online Presence
Keep up with Curtis Muller’s 2026 tournament trail and PLO insights through his official profiles:
Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
