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Byron Kaverman (born 1986) is an American professional poker player from Fort Jennings, Ohio.
| Byron Kaverman | |
|---|---|
Kaverman in 2019 | |
| Residence | [[]] |
| Born | 1986 (age 38–39) Fort Jennings, Ohio |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 29 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 34th, 2013 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 19 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
Kaverman began playing poker in 2004 and first cashed in live tournament in 2008. He first cashed in the WSOP in 2008 finishing 37th in the $3,000 No Limit Hold'em event and won $7,311.[1] He won his first bracelet in 2015 in $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Six Handed Championship event defeating Doug Polk heads-up earning $657,351 in the process.[2]
Kaverman was eliminated from the 2018 Big One for One Drop $1,000,000 buy-in tournament after a three way all-in holding against Rick Salomon's and Fedor Holz's . The board ran out . Kaverman was eliminated in 5th winning $2,000,000 in the process.[3][4]
Kaverman held the 1st place poker world rankings for 15 consecutive weeks from September 30, 2015, to January 12, 2016.[5]
As of September 2020, Kaverman's career live tournament winnings exceed $15,400,000.[6]
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Six Handed Championship | $657,351 |
Kaverman is from Fort Jennings, Ohio. He studied psychology at Tiffin University. Roommate of Josh Bloomfield. He currently resides in San Diego.
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