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Scott Bohlman is a veteran professional poker player from the United States who has spent decades as one of the most respected “grinders” in the game. Originally from Glenview and now based in Chicago, Illinois, he is widely known as a master of mixed games who can play any variant at an elite level. Before he was a multi-bracelet winner, Bohlman was a steady fixture in the mid to high-stakes live circuit, building a massive list of results through sheer persistence and skill. As a two-time World Series of Poker champion, he has proven that he can compete with the best in the world, whether the game is No-Limit Hold’em or a complex mix of eight different formats.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Scott Bohlman has total live earnings of nearly $3.8 million. He currently sits at 15th on the Illinois All Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in 2025 when he won WSOP Event #17: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em for a career-best score of $436,044.
Bohlman is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner. His first victory came in 2018 in the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet event for $122,138. He is also a frequent face at major final tables across the globe. His standout results include a runner-up finish in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Championship for $225,210 and a 3rd place finish in the $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed event for $199,572. In early 2026, he continued his winning ways by taking down a $1,100 NLH Turbo event at the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open for $17,940 and picking up a 5th place finish in the $1,100 Mixed PLO event.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Glenview, Illinois, Scott Bohlman has been a professional in the poker world since 2005. Unlike many players who exploded onto the scene overnight, Bohlman’s career is defined by long-term consistency. He first made a name for himself during the 2005 WSOP Main Event, where he earned his first five-figure live prize. For years, he was known as one of the best players without a bracelet, often reaching final tables only to fall just short of the win. He famously broke that streak in 2018, which opened the floodgates for even more success. Today, he is a mainstay of the Chicago poker community and is frequently drafted into high-stakes fantasy poker leagues because of his ability to cash in almost any type of tournament he enters.
Play Style & Strategy
Bohlman is best known for his skill across many poker games. While many pros specialize in just one game, Bohlman is a true mixed-game expert who is just as comfortable playing 2-7 Triple Draw or H.O.R.S.E. as he is playing Hold’em. In his 2025 bracelet win, observers noted his fearless aggression during heads-up play, where he used a series of bold three-bets and four-bets to keep his opponent off balance. He is a calm and methodical player who relies on decades of experience to read the table and find small edges. He often says that his strategy is to stay patient and wait for “whatever comes next,” a mindset that has kept him profitable for over 20 years. This ability to adapt to any game and any situation makes him one of the most dangerous opponents on the modern circuit.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to keep up with Scott Bohlman as he competes for more hardware in 2026? You can follow his career and see his latest results through these links:
