Steve O’Dwyer is an American professional poker player, currently residing in Dublin, Ireland, who is widely regarded as one of the most successful high-roller tournament specialists in the world.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Steve O’Dwyer has accumulated approximately $47 million in total live earnings. His career-best live cash is $2,157,000, which contributes significantly to his high poker net worth. O’Dwyer is consistently ranked among the top 15 players on the All Time Money List and is 1st on the Colorado, USA, All Time Money List.
O’Dwyer posts frequent seven-figure scores in major series globally. His most recent deep runs include a 3rd place finish in the $200,000 No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro in May 2024, winning $2,157,000. More recently, in November 2025, he finished 6th in the NT$1,500,000 Superstar Championship at the APT Championship (APTC) in Taipei City, securing $108,314 (NT$3,394,400).
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Steve O’Dwyer was inspired to play poker after watching Chris Moneymaker’s 2003 WSOP win. He started by grinding online freerolls and micro stakes and later graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. After the 2011 “Black Friday” event, O’Dwyer moved to Europe, where he cemented his status, winning major titles like the EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final in 2013. He has lived in Dublin, Ireland, for over ten years and holds an Irish passport due to his heritage.
Play Style & Strategy
Steve O’Dwyer is known for his calm table presence and ability to observe and exploit opponents, a strategy that has proven highly effective in high-stakes environments. Unlike many top professionals who focus solely on GTO (Game Theory Optimal), O’Dwyer relies heavily on exploitative play and adaptability. He is a regular contender on the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series and the European Poker Tour, focusing on the largest buy-in tournaments globally, often choosing to avoid the annual summer World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.
