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Scott Bohlman: WSOP Bracelets, Earnings and Poker Career

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POKER HALL OF FAME
Inducted 2014

Scott Bohlman is an American professional poker player known for his versatility across no-limit hold'em, pot-limit Omaha, stud, Omaha hi-lo, and a wide range of mixed games. A longtime tournament regular from Illinois, Bohlman has won two World Series of Poker bracelets and one WSOP Circuit ring while accumulating more than $4.2 million in recorded live tournament earnings.

His career has been defined by consistency as much as championship victories. Bohlman recorded numerous deep WSOP runs before finally winning his first bracelet in 2018, then added a second bracelet seven years later with the largest live tournament score of his career.

Who Is Scott Bohlman?

Scott Bohlman is a professional poker player from Illinois who has competed regularly on the live tournament circuit since at least 2005.

Although Bohlman has demonstrated that he can succeed in no-limit hold'em, much of his reputation has been built through mixed games. His tournament record includes significant results in pot-limit Omaha, seven-card stud, Omaha hi-lo, H.O.R.S.E., dealer's choice, and other multi-game formats.

That versatility has helped Bohlman remain competitive at the World Series of Poker for more than two decades.

As of August 2026, the WSOP lists Bohlman with:

  • Two WSOP bracelets

  • One WSOP Circuit ring

  • More than 200 WSOP cashes

  • More than $3.4 million in earnings from WSOP-branded events

His broader live tournament record is larger. Hendon Mob data lists Bohlman with more than $4.2 million in career live tournament earnings.

Scott Bohlman's Early Poker Career

Bohlman's recorded live tournament history stretches back to 2005.

One of his first significant results came in the 2005 WSOP Main Event, where he finished in the money for $33,197. Later that year, he placed third in a $5,150 no-limit hold'em event at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $126,165.

Those results established Bohlman as a player capable of competing successfully in major live tournaments, but his reputation would increasingly become connected to the World Series of Poker.

In 2007, he came close to winning his first bracelet when he finished fourth in a $1,500 Mixed Hold'em event for $54,498.

Two years later, Bohlman produced another strong WSOP summer. He finished third in the $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better event for $93,199 and made a deep run in the 2009 WSOP Main Event, finishing 58th for $108,047.

The results were part of a pattern that would follow him for years: frequent cashes, final-table appearances, and deep runs across several different poker variants.

Scott Bohlman's First WSOP Bracelet

After accumulating dozens of WSOP cashes without winning a bracelet, Bohlman broke through at the 2018 World Series of Poker.

He won Event #40, the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet tournament, defeating a field of 205 entries and earning $122,138.

The event tested players across several big-bet poker variants rather than a single game. The rotation included games such as no-limit hold'em, pot-limit Omaha, Big O, no-limit 2-7 lowball draw, and other formats.

Bohlman entered the final day with a substantial chip lead and ultimately defeated two-time bracelet winner Ryan Hughes heads-up. Daniel Weinman finished third.

The victory was Bohlman's first WSOP bracelet and came after more than a decade of competing at the series.

Winning a bracelet in a mixed-game event was also fitting for a player whose career had already demonstrated considerable ability outside traditional no-limit hold'em tournaments.

A Remarkable 2018 World Series of Poker

Bohlman's first bracelet was only part of an exceptional 2018 WSOP.

During the same series, he produced several major finishes against strong fields.

His most notable 2018 results included:

  • 1st in the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet for $122,138

  • 2nd in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship for $225,210

  • 3rd in the $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed event for $199,572

  • 6th in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for $157,097

The results demonstrated the range of Bohlman's game. Rather than specializing exclusively in one format, he reached major WSOP final tables in several substantially different poker disciplines.

His $225,210 runner-up finish in the Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Championship remained one of the largest tournament cashes of his career for several years.

Scott Bohlman Wins His Second WSOP Bracelet

Bohlman had to wait seven years before winning another bracelet, but his second championship came in a very different type of tournament.

At the 2025 World Series of Poker, he won Event #17, the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em tournament.

The event attracted 1,692 entries and generated a prize pool of $3,011,760. Bohlman defeated Dusti Smith heads-up to win $436,044 and his second WSOP bracelet.

The $436,044 payday became the largest recorded live tournament cash of Bohlman's career.

The victory was particularly significant because Bohlman had become better known for mixed-game success than for winning large-field no-limit hold'em tournaments.

His second bracelet therefore reinforced one of the defining characteristics of his career: versatility.

Scott Bohlman's 2025 WSOP Run

Winning his second bracelet was not Bohlman's only notable result during the 2025 World Series of Poker.

He repeatedly advanced deep into tournaments across several formats and spent part of the summer near the top of the WSOP Player of the Year standings.

Among his other notable 2025 WSOP finishes were:

  • 2nd in the $3,000 Limit Hold'em event for $129,183

  • 4th in the $1,500 Dealer's Choice event for $45,511

  • 9th in the $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship for $25,687

  • 12th in the $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha event for $107,029

  • 21st in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship for $20,552

  • 39th in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for $38,345

The combination of a bracelet victory and deep finishes in limit hold'em, dealer's choice, PLO, and stud hi-lo made 2025 another example of Bohlman's ability to compete across different forms of poker.

Scott Bohlman's Major Poker Accomplishments

Bohlman's career includes major results spanning more than two decades.

Among his most important accomplishments are:

  • Two World Series of Poker bracelets

  • One WSOP Circuit ring

  • Winner of the 2018 WSOP $2,500 Mixed Big Bet event

  • Winner of the 2025 WSOP $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event

  • Career-best live cash of $436,044

  • Runner-up in the 2018 $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Championship

  • Third place in the 2018 $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed event

  • Deep run to 58th place in the 2009 WSOP Main Event

  • More than $4.2 million in recorded live tournament earnings as of August 2026

  • More than 200 cashes in WSOP-branded events

His record is notable not simply for the number of cashes but for the variety of games in which those results have occurred.

Scott Bohlman's Biggest Live Tournament Cashes

According to tournament records available as of August 2026, several of Bohlman's largest live scores have come at the World Series of Poker.

Notable results include:

  • $436,044 — 1st, 2025 WSOP $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em

  • $225,210 — 2nd, 2018 WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship

  • $199,572 — 3rd, 2018 WSOP $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed

  • $157,097 — 6th, 2018 WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship

  • $126,165 — 3rd, 2005 Five Diamond World Poker Classic $5,150 No-Limit Hold'em event

  • $122,138 — 1st, 2018 WSOP $2,500 Mixed Big Bet

Tournament earnings change whenever a player records another cash, so career totals should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent figure.

Scott Bohlman's Playing Style and Poker Strengths

Bohlman is best described as a versatile tournament professional with extensive mixed-game experience.

Rather than being identified exclusively with no-limit hold'em, his results cover a broad range of poker disciplines.

He has recorded significant finishes in:

  • No-Limit Hold'em

  • Pot-Limit Omaha

  • Omaha Hi-Lo

  • Seven Card Stud

  • Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo

  • H.O.R.S.E.

  • Dealer's Choice

  • Mixed Big Bet

  • Limit Hold'em

  • Lowball variants

  • Multi-game mixed events

Mixed-game tournaments require players to continually adjust to different betting structures, hand values, and strategic considerations. Bohlman's ability to produce deep runs across those formats is one of the clearest distinguishing features of his tournament career.

His 2025 bracelet victory also demonstrated that his success is not limited to specialist mixed-game fields. He defeated a field of nearly 1,700 entries in a traditional no-limit hold'em event to secure the largest score of his career.

Scott Bohlman's Career Earnings

Hendon Mob data lists Scott Bohlman with more than $4.2 million in recorded live tournament earnings as of August 2026.

His largest individual live score is the $436,044 he earned for winning the 2025 WSOP $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event.

It is important to distinguish total live tournament earnings from WSOP-specific earnings. The WSOP player database lists more than $3.4 million in Bohlman's WSOP-branded tournament earnings, while Hendon Mob tracks results from a broader range of live poker tournaments.

Neither figure represents poker profit because tournament databases record cashes rather than subtracting buy-ins, travel expenses, or other costs.

Is Scott Bohlman Still Playing Poker?

Yes. Available tournament results show that Bohlman remains active in major live poker tournaments.

In 2026, he competed at the World Series of Poker Europe and recorded several cashes. His results included an eighth-place finish in the €3,300 Mixed PLO / PLO8 / Big O event for €12,498, along with additional cashes in pot-limit Omaha, no-limit hold'em, and high-roller events.

His continued participation in both hold'em and mixed-game tournaments is consistent with the broad tournament schedule he has played throughout his career.

Why Scott Bohlman Matters in Poker

Scott Bohlman's career illustrates the value of longevity and versatility in tournament poker.

He spent years accumulating WSOP cashes and final-table appearances before winning his first bracelet. Rather than allowing repeated near misses to define his career, he eventually broke through in 2018 and then returned seven years later to win another bracelet in an entirely different poker discipline.

The contrast between those victories is significant.

His first bracelet came in Mixed Big Bet, a specialized event requiring proficiency across multiple games. His second came in a 1,692-entry no-limit hold'em tournament.

Together with major results in PLO, stud, Omaha hi-lo, limit hold'em, and dealer's choice, those victories make Bohlman a strong example of a tournament professional capable of succeeding well beyond a single poker format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many WSOP bracelets does Scott Bohlman have?

Scott Bohlman has two World Series of Poker bracelets as of August 2026. He won his first in the 2018 $2,500 Mixed Big Bet event and his second in the 2025 $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event.

How many WSOP Circuit rings does Scott Bohlman have?

The World Series of Poker lists Scott Bohlman with one WSOP Circuit ring as of August 2026.

How much has Scott Bohlman won playing poker?

Hendon Mob data lists Scott Bohlman with more than $4.2 million in recorded live tournament earnings as of August 2026. Tournament earnings are gross cashes and should not be interpreted as career profit.

What is Scott Bohlman's biggest poker win?

Scott Bohlman's largest recorded live tournament cash is $436,044. He earned it by winning the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2025 World Series of Poker.

When did Scott Bohlman win his first WSOP bracelet?

Bohlman won his first WSOP bracelet in June 2018 when he captured the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet event for $122,138.

What did Scott Bohlman win his second bracelet in?

Bohlman won his second bracelet in the $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2025 World Series of Poker. He defeated a field of 1,692 entries and earned $436,044.

Is Scott Bohlman a mixed-game player?

Mixed games have been an important part of Bohlman's career. He has recorded major results in Mixed Big Bet, PLO, Omaha hi-lo, stud, H.O.R.S.E., dealer's choice, limit hold'em, and other formats. He has also achieved significant success in no-limit hold'em.

Where is Scott Bohlman from?

Bohlman is an American poker player from Illinois and has long been associated with the Chicago area.

Is Scott Bohlman still active?

Yes. Tournament records show Bohlman continuing to compete in major live events in 2026, including the World Series of Poker Europe.

Sources

  • World Series of Poker player database

  • World Series of Poker

  • PokerNews

  • The Hendon Mob

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