About
Brian Rast (born November 8, 1981) is an American professional poker player living in Las Vegas, Nevada. A seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and Poker Hall of Fame inductee (2023), he is renowned for his mixed-game expertise, including three victories in the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship. With over $29 million in live tournament earnings, Rast transitioned from high-stakes cash games to tournament success after dropping out of Stanford University.Wikipedia, PokerNews
Notable: Won the inaugural Super High Roller Bowl for $7,525,000 in 2015, his largest score; only player with three $50k Poker Players Championship wins (2011, 2016, 2023)
Partnership History
| Room | Role | Status | Started | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom Poker | Ambassador | Active | 2025-01 | Present |
Social Accounts
Also at Phenom Poker
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Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- WSOP bracelet records
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @tsarrast
- Instagram @tsarrast
- YouTube channel
News Mentions
2 articles mentioning Brian Rast
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The Grinder defends a $10m crown and a Hall of Fame summer at the 2026 WSOP, which kicks off May 26.
Michael Mizrachi's 2026 WSOP Main Event Defence Starts in 27 Days, and the Build-Up Is Already On
The Grinder defends a $10m crown and a Hall of Fame summer at the 2026 WSOP, which kicks off May 26.
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