Jeff Gross is one of the most recognizable and high-energy personalities in the poker world today. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and now living in Las Vegas, he has successfully bridged the gap between being a top-tier professional player and a leading content creator. Often called the “Professional Best Friend” because of his close ties to icons like Michael Phelps and Bill Perkins, Gross is known for his relentless positivity and his ability to build community through his popular “Flow Show” streams and podcasts. Whether he is deep in a WSOP final table or streaming to thousands on Twitch, his passion for the game is impossible to miss.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Jeff Gross has won over $3.8 million in live tournament earnings. One of his most notable scores came in 2013, when he finished 3rd in the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open WPT Alpha8 for his career high $414,770. He is also a consistent final table threat on the World Poker Tour, with a 3rd place finish in the WPT Montreal Main Event for $317,450 .

Gross has a remarkable record at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), where he has reached seven final tables. Some of his biggest highlights include a 2nd place finish in a 2011 $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Shootout for $269,742 and a 5th place finish in the 2021 $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship for over $106,391. He has remained highly active in 2025 and 2026, recently picking up deep runs in the Borgata Winter Poker Open and multiple cashes during the WSOP Online series.

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Biography & Poker Background

Born in 1986, Jeff Gross was a competitive soccer player long before he ever picked up a deck of cards. He played at a high level through college at the University of South Carolina, and he often credits his athletic background for his discipline and competitive drive at the poker table. He first discovered poker during his teenage years and quickly fell in love with the combination of strategy and competition. Gross eventually became a pioneer in the poker streaming world, becoming one of the first pros to build a massive following on Twitch. His brand, “Run It Up” (shared with Jason Somerville) and later his own “Flow Show,” helped make poker more accessible to a global audience. Today, he balances his life as a pro player, a GGPoker ambassador, and a dedicated father.

Play Style & Strategy

Gross is known for a balanced and highly professional style of play. He is a firm believer in mental game preparation and maintains a “Zen-like” mindset to handle the high variance of tournament poker. He often says that quality is more important than quantity, and he isn’t afraid to take breaks from the game to stay sharp. At the table, he is famous for his high energy and talkative nature, using his social skills to gather information and keep the atmosphere light. However, beneath the friendly exterior is a technical strategist who is very comfortable with the math of the game. He is particularly dangerous in short-handed and high roller formats, where his ability to adjust to specific opponents and stay focused under pressure really shines.

Social Media & Online Presence

Want to follow Jeff Gross as he “fires on all cylinders” during the 2026 poker season? You can keep up with his latest streams, podcasts, and tournament results through these links:

Video Highlights:

Event	Entries	Buy-In	Prize	Place	SPI
WSOP 2026 Las Vegas $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty 2026.07.07 - 2026.07.09	4764 ITM: 714	$1,000	$1,750	312	374.46
WSOP 2025 Las Vegas MAIN EVENT No-Limit Hold'em World Championship 2025.07.02 - 2025.07.15	9735 ITM: 1462	$10,000	$32,500	513	916.09

Full Jeff Gross Poker History: Earnings, Cashes & Rankings