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Eliot Hudon is a Canadian professional poker player who etched his name into poker history by winning the largest World Poker Tour (WPT) prize ever awarded at the time. Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Hudon transitioned from a successful online grinder to a global live circuit powerhouse in a remarkably short period. Best known for his historic 2022 WPT World Championship victory at Wynn Las Vegas, he has proven his longevity with a series of deep runs across the WSOP, EPT, and international circuits. In 2026, he remains one of Canada’s most prominent poker exports, currently ranked in the top 20 of the Canadian All-Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now reaching $4,967,647 (according to The Hendon Mob), Eliot Hudon is a titan of the modern era. His career reached a legendary peak in December 2022, when he outlasted a field of 2,960 entries to win the WPT World Championship for a staggering $4,136,000. Hudon has maintained elite consistency through 2025 and early 2026, recently recording a $70,000 score for a 188th-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event and a 10th-place finish in the 2024 WSOP Paradise Deepstack for $27,710. His rapid accumulation of high-stakes results contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $6 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas (1st) | $4,136,000 |
| 2021 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event (63rd) | $113,800 |
| 2024 | EPT Paris €5,300 Main Event (11th) | $98,677 |
| 2024 | WPT Voyage $25,000 Super High Roller (4th) | $81,312 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1997 and hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Eliot Hudon emerged from the hyper-competitive Quebecois online poker scene. Before his multimillion-dollar live breakthrough, he was a prolific online grinder, developing a high-volume approach that translated seamlessly to the live arena. His rise was punctuated by a deep run in the 2021 WSOP Main Event, but it was his clinical performance against British legend Benny Glaser in the inaugural WPT World Championship that turned him into a household name. Hudon is known for his humility and technical focus, often crediting his success to a “student of the game” mentality. By 2026, he has become a mainstay of the European Poker Tour (EPT) and PokerGO Tour (PGT), recognized as one of the most technical “end-bosses” representing Team Canada.
Play Style & Strategy
Hudon is renowned for a “clinical, balanced, and fearlessly technical” play style. During his WPT victory, he famously made one of the most significant calls in tournament history with an open-ended straight draw against Glaser, demonstrating his elite grasp of equity and range dynamics. Strategically, he is a proponent of modern GTO (Game Theory Optimal) principles, which he utilizes to maintain high-frequency pressure during the middle and late stages of championships. While he is highly proficient in No-Limit Hold’em, his deep runs in High Roller fields show a technical stamina that rivals the world’s best. In 2026, his approach continues to emphasize emotional equilibrium, allowing him to navigate the massive swings of high-stakes tournament poker with professional composure.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Eliot as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and chases his first WSOP bracelet? You can find his profiles and updated stats here:
Video Highlights:
Watch Eliot Hudon’s historic $4.1 million winning moment at the WPT World Championship.
