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Isaac Kempton is an American professional poker player who has quickly become one of the most successful young talents in the game. Originally from Newark, Delaware, he made a massive entrance into the live tournament scene in 2020 and has since proven he can compete with the world’s best. Kempton holds the top spot on Delaware’s all-time money list and is a regular face at high-stakes final tables across the United States.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $6.1 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Kempton is a force to be reckoned with in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha. His most significant live payday came in 2022 at the Wynn Millions Main Event in Las Vegas, where he finished as the runner-up for a massive $1,093,314.
Kempton has a knack for finding success in prestigious high-roller series. In 2023, he took 4th place in the $100,000 Super High Roller Bowl PLO for $418,000 and won a $15,000 U.S. Poker Open PLO event for $279,000. His 2025 campaign was equally impressive, highlighted by a 3rd-place finish in the WSOP $10,000 Six-Handed Championship for $437,276 and an 11th-place run in the $10,000 PLO Championship.
Biography & Poker Background
Isaac Kempton’s rise is a perfect example of a new generation of players transitioning from other competitive hobbies. Before he was a poker star, he was a high-ranking player in the video game Dota 2, reaching the top 100 on the North American server under the name “venom”. This background in complex strategy games helped him master poker’s technical side. He made his live poker debut in a big way in February 2020, winning the WSOP Circuit Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Main Event for $290,974 in what was his first-ever recorded live cash. Since that “bang” of an entrance, he has moved from Newark to the high-stakes studios of Las Vegas to play full-time.
Play Style & Strategy
Kempton is widely known for his versatility and fearlessness, especially in Pot Limit Omaha. Often seen at the table in casual gear like Dota 2 shirts, he brings an “IRL grinder” mentality to the game, a habit from his days of streaming and playing eight online poker hands at once while simultaneously playing video games. He is a highly technical player who thrives in short-handed and high-roller environments where the mental pressure is greatest. While he is a master of the math, his experience in competitive gaming gives him an edge in reading board textures and staying calm during high-stakes swings.
Social Media & Online Presence
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