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Updated: 2025.12.12

Hal Rotholz is an American professional poker player, widely recognized as a dedicated Mixed Games specialist and a consistent competitor on both the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and Asian Poker Tour (APT) circuits.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Hal Rotholz has accumulated $1,792,394 in total live earnings. His career-best live cash stands at $203,281. His triumphs demonstrate his dominance in specialized poker formats; he recently won the Mixed Games Masters – 9-Game event at the APT Championship (APTC) , Taipei City, securing his fourth APT title and earning TWD 450,960 (~$14,599). Additionally, in the 2025 WSOP, he posted a significant cash by finishing 11th in the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball Championship for $27,040.

Hal Oscar Rotholz — Hal Rotholz (photo courtesy of Asian Poker Tour)

Biography & Poker Background

Rotholz holds American nationality and resides in New York, NY, United States. He is currently ranked 863rd on the United States All Time Money List. He maintains a high-volume schedule, consistently competing in major festivals across the globe, with a particular focus on the summer series in Las Vegas and the premier events in Asia.

Play Style & Strategy

Rotholz is primarily known as a Mixed Games expert, with three of his four APT titles coming in these variants. His tournament schedule is notable for his deep runs in high-buy-in WSOP events across games like 8-Game, Triple Draw Lowball, and Pot Limit Big O. His success highlights a versatile and deeply technical strategy required to excel in complex formats that demand mastery of multiple poker disciplines.