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Updated: 2025.12.26

Mike Allen is a professional poker player from England who has become a prominent fixture on the international high stakes circuit, widely recognized for his substantial earnings across Europe and Asia.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $1,157,000 in total live earnings, Mike Allen currently ranks 167th on the England All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, he reached the prestigious $1,000,000 career milestone in 2025, a year that saw him accumulate over $269,000 in tournament winnings. His career best live cash of $168,276 was achieved in 2024, though he has remained at the forefront of the game through consistent high level performances in major festivals.

The year 2025 has been particularly prolific for Mike Allen, yielding multiple final table appearances in elite fields. His recent triumphs and records include:

3rd Place, EPT Prague No Limit Hold’em Deepstack (December 2025) for $53,333 (€45,440).
Winner, Portsmouth Summer Fest Pot Limit Omaha (June 2025) for $2,318.
5th Place, EPT Barcelona Mystery Bounty (August 2025) for $42,479.
9th Place, APT Championship Taipei High Roller Single Re Entry (November 2025) for $22,801.
15th Place, Onyx Super High Roller Series Cyprus GG Million$ (August 2025) for $45,000.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from the United Kingdom and currently residing in Manchester, Mike Allen has transitioned from a consistent regional player to a feared professional on the global stage. While he is a staple of prominent European festivals like the European Poker Tour (EPT) and the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT), his resume includes results from the Asian Poker Tour (APT) in Taiwan and Philippines, as well as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. His steady climb is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he currently sits at a career high of 475th in the world.

Play Style & Strategy

Mike Allen is known for a calculated and high pressure tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Deepstack” formats where technical precision is paramount. During his podium finish at the 2025 EPT Prague Deepstack, he demonstrated elite resilience and stack management while navigating a competitive final table. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of mixed games, demonstrated by his victory in Pot Limit Omaha events, with the aggression required to thrive in large field No Limit Hold’em championships, a skill evidenced by his ability to consistently reach the final stages of the most prestigious festivals across Europe and Asia.

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