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Updated: 2025.12.11

Seunghyun Nam is an American professional poker player from Boston, Massachusetts, who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the live circuit with a breakout performance in 2025, culminating in major victories on the East Coast and deep runs at the World Series of Poker.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $900,000 in total live earnings (according to The Hendon Mob), Seunghyun Nam has firmly established himself as a rising star in the mid-to-high stakes community. His 2025 campaign was particularly explosive, accounting for nearly $700,000 of his career winnings.

His career-best score came in February 2025 at the Potomac Winter Poker Open, where he took down the $3,000 Main Event for a massive $222,535 payday.

He proved this was no fluke by reaching the final table of the 2025 WSOP Event #68 ($3,000 No Limit Hold’em) in Las Vegas later that year, finishing 6th for $169,818. He also closed out 2025 with an international victory in South Korea, winning the Gods of Poker: Demigods Challenge for over $48,000 (KRW 71,416,000).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally based in Boston, MA, Nam cut his teeth on the US East Coast circuit, frequently cashing in events at Encore Boston Harbor and Turning Stone Resort Casino.

While he started as a grinder in recurring local tournaments, 2024 and 2025 marked his transition to the global stage. He has successfully expanded his schedule beyond regional events to compete in major festivals like the WPT Seminole Hard Rock (where he cashed 36th in the Championship for $27,500) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) circuit.

Play Style & Strategy

Nam has demonstrated remarkable versatility, finding success in both massive field “Main Events” and tougher “High Roller” fields. His ability to close out tournaments is evident from his multiple victories, including a WSOP Circuit Ring event final table appearance (4th for $22,611) and his emphatic win at the Potomac Open.

His play style is characterized by aggressive accumulation in the late stages, often leveraging his stack to apply ICM pressure – a skill clearly displayed during his deep run to the final 6 of a 3,000+ player WSOP field.