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Kevin Eyster is an American professional poker player from Lafayette, Louisiana, who is known in the poker world for his aggressive play and huge success both live and online. Often playing under the famous screen name “1$ickDisea$E,” he moved to Denver, Colorado, early in his career and has since become one of the most consistent winners on the tournament circuit. With a career that spans nearly two decades, Eyster has earned a reputation as a dangerous opponent, especially in short-handed games where his creative style shines.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $5.4 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Eyster is a multi-time champion with major titles in the world’s biggest series. His largest career score came in 2015 when he won the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, taking home a massive $1,587,382.
Eyster is also a proud owner of a World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet, which he won in 2014 in the $5,000 Six-Handed No Limit Hold’em event for $622,998. In addition to his bracelet, he holds two World Poker Tour (WPT) titles, having also won the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in 2013 for $660,395. More recently, he continued his winning ways in 2024 by taking down a WSOP Circuit Ring in Chicago for $39,069.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1989 in Louisiana, Kevin Eyster caught the poker bug early, learning the game from friends when he was just 15 years old. After finishing school, he dove headfirst into the online poker world, where he quickly built a bankroll and a fearsome reputation under his “1sickdisease” alias. He turned professional in 2007 and hasn’t looked back since, traveling the globe to compete in everything from the European Poker Tour to local series in Colorado. Despite his massive success and millions in winnings, Eyster has remained a dedicated grinder, often talking about how winning a WSOP bracelet was a lifelong dream he worked years to achieve.
Play Style & Strategy
Eyster is widely feared for his unpredictable and aggressive approach to the game. Coming from an online background, he is a master of hand ranges and is known for putting his opponents in very difficult spots with well-timed bluffs and big bets. He is particularly strong in Six-Max (six-handed) tournaments, a format that requires more action and creativity than traditional full-table games. Whether he is playing for a few thousand dollars or a million-dollar top prize, Eyster maintains a high level of pressure that has helped him navigate some of the toughest final tables in poker history.
Social Media & Online Presence
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