Philip Long is a highly versatile mixed-games specialist from Stoke-on-Trent who reached the pinnacle of poker by winning a WSOP Bracelet in the 2018 $1,500 Eight Game Mix. With nearly $1 million in live earnings and a career defined by his mastery of multiple variants-including Seven Card Stud and Omaha-Long is regarded as one of the UK’s premier all-around players. His consistency in Mixed Game Championships at the WSOP has earned him a reputation as a world-class technician.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total live earnings stand at over $999,000 across 67 cashes, per The Hendon Mob.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Philip Long is a mainstay of the British professional poker community . He first made national headlines with a deep run in the 2013 WSOP Main Event, but his true legacy lies in his prowess across different poker disciplines. Long has reached multiple final tables in “Mixed” events, where players must rotate between different games every few hands, a format that demands an incredibly high poker IQ. His 2018 bracelet win solidified his status as one of the best non-Hold’em players the UK has ever produced.

Play Style & Strategy

Long is a “complete” poker player who excels in Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Razz. His strategy relies on a deep understanding of the mathematical nuances of each variant. In Hold’em, he is known for a patient and disciplined approach, but in Mixed Games, he is a shark who knows exactly how to exploit opponents who are only specialists in a single game.

Social Media & Online Presence

Follow Philip Long:

• The Hendon Mob Profile