BENNY GLASER

Last Updated on June 26, 2026 by Bala Kumar

Benny Glaser is a British professional poker player widely considered one of the greatest mixed-game tournament specialists of all time. The most decorated WSOP player Europe has ever produced, Glaser has built his historic career on the games most professionals quietly avoid  Razz, Omaha Hi-Lo, 2-7 Triple Draw, Dealer’s Choice, H.O.R.S.E., and the rotating mixed-game formats that reward depth over flash. With his 9th WSOP bracelet win at the 2026 Poker Players Championship, he now stands alongside Johnny Moss in WSOP history and is closing in on the all-time bracelet leaders.

Career Highlights at a Glance

Stat	Value
$11.4M+	Total Live Earnings
9	WSOP Bracelets
223	Live Tournament Cashes
$2.83M	Biggest Single Cash
27	Total SCOOP + WCOOP Titles (All-Time Record)
3	WSOP Bracelets in 2025 Alone (Joint-Record Pace)
#1	Most-Decorated European in WSOP History

Benny Glaser Quick Facts

Category	Information
Full Name	Benny Jules Glaser
Poker Nickname / Online Alias	RunGodlike (PokerStars)
Date of Birth	June 7, 1989
Age (as of 2026)	37 years old
Birthplace	Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Nationality	British
Current Residence	United Kingdom
Profession	Professional Poker Player, Part-Time Poker Coach, Musician
WSOP Bracelets	9
WSOP Circuit Rings	0
Total Live Tournament Earnings	$11,419,187 (Hendon Mob, verified June 2026)
Total Live Cashes	223
WSOP Total Earnings	$9.1M+ (133 cashes, 36 final tables)
Biggest Live Cash	$2,830,000, 2022 WPT World Championship runner-up
Online Earnings	$1,800,000+ (tracked)
Online Alias	“RunGodlike”,  most SCOOP + WCOOP titles in history (27)
Twitter / X	@BennyG444
Before Poker Career	Competitive chess and backgammon player as a youth
Education	Not publicly detailed
Hobbies	Guitar player and musician
Estimated Net Worth (2026)	$12M–$15M (estimates only; cash-game results undisclosed)

Early Life & Background

Benny Glaser was born on June 7, 1989, in Southampton, England. Like many of the world’s elite poker minds, his competitive foundation was built not at a poker table, but at the chessboard and backgammon board. As a youth, Glaser was a serious player of both games disciplines that demand the same skill set poker rewards: long-term strategic thinking, calculation under pressure, position-based decision-making, and patience.

When Glaser eventually came to poker in his early twenties, this background gave him a structural advantage. Unlike most modern pros who learn poker first and adopt analytical thinking second, Glaser had already internalized the cognitive habits required for mixed-game mastery, multiple frameworks, format-switching, and emotional discipline under fatigue.

He is also a serious guitar player and musician, and his X bio for years has described him as a “part-time poker coach and musician.” This duality,  the analytical card player and the creative musician, has been part of his public identity throughout his career.

The Mixed-Game Choice

Glaser made an unusual decision early in his poker journey: rather than following the standard path of grinding No-Limit Hold’em like every other pro of his generation, he dedicated his study time to mixed games, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, 2-7 Triple Draw, H.O.R.S.E., Limit Hold’em, and the rotating formats that make up Dealer’s Choice and 8-Game Mix.

His own framing of the decision has been consistent: he can play No-Limit Hold’em, but he prefers to exercise what he sees as a much clearer edge in the mixed games. That single strategic choice,  made in roughly 2013, turned out to be one of the most consequential in modern poker history. By 2026, it has produced 9 WSOP bracelets and the unofficial title of “best mixed-game tournament player of his generation.”

Rise to Prominence, Career Timeline

Year	Key Career Milestone
2013	Begins his serious poker career, focusing primarily on mixed games.
2014	First tournament cashes in UK domestic events.
2015	First trip to the WSOP, wins his 1st bracelet in Event #33: $1,500 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball ($136,215).
2016	Wins 2 bracelets in 4 days,  Event #26: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split-8 or Better ($244,103) and Event #32: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split-8 or Better Championship ($407,194). Joins Jason Mercier and Ian Johns as 2016 double-bracelet winners.
2017–2020	Continues mixed-game grinding at WSOP, EPT side events, and online. Establishes himself as a top-tier specialist.
2021	Wins 4th bracelet,  Event #78: $10,000 Razz Championship ($274,693). Cements status as one of the best mixed-game players alive.
2022	Career-defining run at WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, 2,960-entry field, the largest live prize pool in poker history at the time. Held the chip lead late, finished runner-up to Eliot Hudon for $2,830,000,  his career-best live cash.
2023	Wins 5th bracelet, $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship ($311,428).
2025	The historic summer,  wins 3 bracelets in 3 weeks, joining a 7-player club in WSOP history (Ivey, Hellmuth, Forrest, Lisandro, Seiver, Pearson). Becomes the first player ever to win 3 mixed-game bracelets in a single WSOP. Narrowly misses WSOP Player of the Year.
Dec 2025	Finishes 10th in WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event for $665,875.
March 2026	Finishes 5th in $100,500 Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games at ARIA for $225,000.
June 2026	WINS 9th bracelet at the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for $1,343,764  claims the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy and ties Johnny Moss on the all-time bracelet list.

The 2025 Summer, Three Bracelets in Three Weeks

The 2025 WSOP saw Benny Glaser deliver one of the most dominant single-series performances in poker history. Coming into the summer with 5 bracelets, he left with 8, and made history in the process.

2025 Key Results

• June 2025: Winner, Event #8: $1,500 Dealer’s Choice 6-Handed ($150,246),   beat Matthew Schreiber heads-up
• Late June 2025: Winner, $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better ($258,193),bracelet #7
• Mid-Summer 2025: Winner, $2,500 Mixed Limit Triple Draw Lowball,  bracelet #8
• December 2025: 10th place, WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event ($665,875)

With the third bracelet, Glaser became:

• Only the 7th player in WSOP history to win 3 bracelets in a single summer, joining Puggy Pearson (1973), Ted Forrest (1993), Phil Hellmuth (1993), Phil Ivey (2002), Jeff Lisandro (2009), and Scott Seiver (2024).
• The first player ever to win 3 mixed-game bracelets in a single WSOP,  an unprecedented format-specific feat.

The only blemish on the summer: Glaser narrowly missed the WSOP Player of the Year title, losing it by a slim margin. He later told Card Player it was an accolade he had been chasing for years and that winning it would have been a more satisfying way to cap the summer.

The 2026 Poker Players Championship, Bracelet #9

For years, Benny Glaser had been considered one of the best mixed-game players on the planet. As of June 2026, he has the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy to prove it.

Glaser conquered the 2026 WSOP Event #60: $50,000 Poker Players Championship — poker’s most prestigious mixed-game title,  turning a dominant five-day performance into:

• His 9th WSOP bracelet
• The $1,343,764 top prize (his second-largest live cash ever)
• The Chip Reese Memorial Trophy
• A historic tie with Johnny Moss at exactly 9 bracelets

He held or contested the chip lead throughout the event, surviving a final table that included Phil Ivey (3rd, $600,698), Josh Arieh, Maxx Coleman, Paul Volpe, and Kristopher Tong.

Only Phil Hellmuth (17), Phil Ivey (11), Doyle Brunson (10), Erik Seidel (10), and Johnny Chan (10) now stand ahead of him on the all-time bracelet list.

Glaser’s Own Words

With some of the exhaustion and some health issues this summer, it was kind of tough emotionally dealing with things. I was really trying to rally myself. I was getting burned out, so emotionally it was quite tough.

The mid-summer runner-up finish in the Limit Hold’em Championship had reportedly weighed on him heading into the PPC — making the win even more significant for him personally.

WSOP Bracelet Wins (Complete List)

Glaser has won 9 WSOP gold bracelets across 133+ WSOP cashes and 36+ final tables. Every single bracelet is in a non-Hold’em mixed-game or lowball variant — a unique achievement at this level.

#	Year & Event	Buy-In	Prize Won
1st	2015 — $1,500 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball	$1,500	$136,215 (388-entry field)
2nd	2016 — $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split-8 or Better	$1,500	$244,103 (933 entries)
3rd	2016 — $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split-8 or Better Championship	$10,000	$407,194
4th	2021 — $10,000 Razz Championship (Event #78)	$10,000	$274,693
5th	2023 — $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship	$10,000	$311,428
6th	2025 — $1,500 Dealer’s Choice 6-Handed (Event #8)	$1,500	$150,246
7th	2025 — $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better	$1,500	$258,193
8th	2025 — $2,500 Mixed Limit Triple Draw Lowball	$2,500	$185,000+
9th	2026 — $50,000 Poker Players Championship	$50,000	$1,343,764

Total WSOP earnings: $10M+ across 133 cashes and 36 final tables.

Biggest Career Cashes (All-Time)

Event	Result	Year	Prize
WPT World Championship (Wynn Las Vegas) — 2,960 entries	Runner-Up	2022	$2,830,000
2026 WSOP $50,000 Poker Players Championship	Winner	2026	$1,343,764
WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event	10th place	Dec 2025	$665,875
2016 $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship	Winner	2016	$407,194
2023 $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship	Winner	2023	$311,428
2021 $10,000 Razz Championship	Winner	2021	$274,693
2025 $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better	Winner	2025	$258,193
2016 $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split-8 or Better	Winner	2016	$244,103
2025 $100,500 SHRB Mixed Games (ARIA)	5th place	March 2025	$225,000

All-Time Money List & WSOP Standing

Glaser’s place on the WSOP all-time leaderboard has climbed steadily through a decade of mixed-game dominance.

Period	WSOP Bracelet Standing	Notes
2015	1 bracelet	First WSOP attempt, first cash, first bracelet — at age 26
2016	3 bracelets	Two in a single week, fast-tracked to “rising star” status
2021	4 bracelets	Cemented as top-tier mixed-game specialist
2023	5 bracelets	Joined the elite 5+ bracelet club
2025	8 bracelets	Historic 3-bracelet summer,  joined a 7-player WSOP history club
June 2026	9 bracelets	Tied with Johnny Moss; closing on the all-time top group

Current All-Time Bracelet Context (2026)

As of June 2026, the WSOP all-time bracelet list above Glaser reads:

• #1 Phil Hellmuth — 17
• #2 Phil Ivey — 11
• #3 Doyle Brunson — 10
• #3 Erik Seidel — 10
• #3 Johnny Chan — 10
• #6 Benny Glaser — 9 (tied with Johnny Moss)

Glaser is the first European player ever to reach 9 bracelets, and at age 37 has more time than any of the players above him (other than Phil Ivey) to potentially climb further.

World Poker Tour & European Poker Tour Results

Tour	Notable Event	Result	Prize
WPT	WPT World Championship 2022 (Wynn Las Vegas)	2nd Place	$2,830,000 (largest WPT live prize pool in history at the time)
EPT	EPT Prague £500 7-Card Stud	Winner	December 2015
EPT	Numerous mixed-game side event titles	Multiple wins	H.O.R.S.E., Quadruple Stud, PLO, Seven Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo
WPT/EPT	Other deep runs across European circuit	Multiple cashes	Across the 2014–2026 span

The WPT World Championship runner-up finish was particularly significant because it proved Glaser could compete at the very highest level of No-Limit Hold’em,  a format he generally avoids in favor of mixed games where he sees a sharper edge. He outlasted Daniel Negreanu and more than 2,950 other entries before losing heads-up to Eliot Hudon when his all-in bluff ran into Hudon’s made straight.

Online Poker Career, The All-Time COOP King

Benny Glaser’s online career is, on its own, one of the most decorated in the history of online tournament poker. Playing under the screen name “RunGodlike” on PokerStars, he has accumulated more SCOOP + WCOOP titles than any player in history.

Series	Titles	Notes
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)	11+	All-time record (previously held jointly by Calvin “cal42688” Anderson and Andre “Premove” Skvortsov at 10)
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)	15+	First WCOOP title in 2018 (WCOOP-27-L: $55 PLO 6-Max for $23,807)
Combined COOP Titles	27 — All-Time Record	More than any other player in PokerStars history
Total Online Earnings (tracked)	$1,800,000+	Plus substantial untracked private/cash-game results

Key Online Milestones

• 2016: First SCOOP title, Stud Hi/Lo event (defeated 111 entries for $54,390)
• 2018: First WCOOP title
• 2019: Multiple titles in Limit 2-7 Triple Draw and 8-Game Mix
• 2023: Captured 3 SCOOP titles in a single series (NLO8, PLO8, NLHE PKO formats)

This portfolio establishes Glaser not just as a mixed-game specialist live, but as the most decorated online tournament player in PokerStars history across both flagship series.

Poker Strategy & Playing Style

Benny Glaser’s edge is built on a combination of factors that very few players combine successfully: elite multi-format breadth, a patient grinder’s temperament, and a resilient psychological constitution under fatigue.

Mixed-Game Mastery as a Core Edge

Glaser’s deepest competitive advantage is his ability to play at an elite level across more poker variants than almost any other tournament pro. While most high-roller players specialize in 1–3 game types, Glaser is competitive at the top level in:

• Omaha Hi-Lo (multiple bracelets)
• Razz (2021 Championship winner)
• 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball (2 bracelets)
• Limit Hold’em
• Seven Card Stud (EPT Prague title)
• H.O.R.S.E.
• Dealer’s Choice (rotates 21 different variants)
• Mixed PLO and PLO Hi-Lo
• 8-Game Mix

This breadth is rare even at the highest levels and is the primary reason he wins the rotating-format championships at WSOP and PokerStars COOP series so frequently.

Patience & Resilience

Multiple post-win interviews — including his 2026 PPC win — reveal a player who openly describes himself as a fighter who never gives up. He has battled health issues and emotional exhaustion during summer 2026 yet still produced his career-defining mixed-game result. This resilience is part of what separates him from technically equal but psychologically less durable opponents.

Format-Specific Edge Selection

Glaser is unusually self-aware about where his edge lives. His own framing has been:

I can play No-Limit Hold’em, but I prefer to exercise what I see as a much clearer edge in the mixed games.

This is the strategic insight of a player who has done the EV math on his own portfolio, and concluded that mixed games offer better value per hour despite smaller prize pools. The 2026 PPC win ($1.3M+) is proof that the strategy pays off.

Coaching & Teaching

Glaser describes himself in his X bio as a part-time poker coach, and he writes occasional content for HighstakesDB. While he is not as visible as some pro-coaches, his coaching reputation in mixed-game circles is strong.

Glaser’s Strategy Framework

Strategic Element	Glaser’s Approach
Format Specialization	Mixed games over NLH — clearer edge selection in less-studied variants
Breadth	Elite competitive level across 8+ poker formats (rare in modern era)
Pre-Game Preparation	Strong fundamentals in each variant; rotating-format readiness
Patience	Grinder’s temperament; willing to play long sessions and grind small edges
Resilience	Self-described “fighter who never gives up” — performed through illness/fatigue at 2026 WSOP
Live vs Online Balance	Active in both arenas; #1 all-time in combined SCOOP + WCOOP titles
Online Alias / Reputation	“RunGodlike” on PokerStars — most COOP titles in history
NLH Capability	Demonstrated WPT World Championship 2nd place finish ($2.83M); avoids when possible
Table Demeanor	Quiet, focused, low-emotion — relies on game quality over psychology

Personal Life

Family & Background

Benny Glaser keeps most details of his personal life private. He was born and raised in Southampton, England, and has not publicly confirmed marital status, family details, or children. His public identity centers on his musical pursuits and his poker career.

Music & Hobbies

Glaser is a serious guitar player and his X bio lists “musician” alongside “part-time poker coach” as his core public identities. He has discussed enjoying music as a counterweight to the cognitive intensity of poker.

Health Issues in 2026

In a notable departure from his usual private style, Glaser publicly acknowledged dealing with health issues and exhaustion during the 2026 WSOP summer. He told PokerNews after his 9th-bracelet win that the season had been “emotionally tough” and that he had been “getting burned out.” The fact that he produced a historic Poker Players Championship win through this stretch makes the result even more impressive.

Twitter / X

Active at @BennyG444 with relatively low-volume but humble, often self-deprecating commentary.

Why Benny Glaser Is One of the Greatest Mixed-Game Players Ever

Benny Glaser’s place in poker history is secured by a combination of bracelet count, format-specific dominance, and historical firsts. Here is why the case for his greatness is unimpeachable:

• 9 WSOP bracelets,  tied with Johnny Moss on the all-time list, behind only Hellmuth (17), Ivey (11), Brunson, Seidel, and Chan (10 each)
• All 9 bracelets in non-Hold’em variants,  unique among modern bracelet leaders; format breadth that no peer matches
• First and only player to ever win 3 mixed-game bracelets in a single WSOP (2025)
• One of only 7 players in 50+ years of WSOP history to win 3 bracelets in a single series
• Most decorated European player in WSOP history by bracelet count
• All-time record holder for combined SCOOP + WCOOP titles (27),  most online major championships of any PokerStars player ever
• Proved NLH competitiveness at the highest level,  WPT World Championship 2nd place ($2.83M) against a 2,960-entry field
• Chip Reese Memorial Trophy holder as 2026 Poker Players Championship Champion
• First player from Southampton, UK to reach iconic poker milestones,  putting British and European mixed-game poker on the world map

Current Status in 2026

As of June 2026, Benny Glaser is actively playing the 2026 World Series of Poker and continues to be one of the most consistent producers of deep runs and titles in mixed-game poker. His timeline this summer:

• March 2026: 5th place, $100,500 Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games at ARIA ($225,000)
• April 2026: Two final tables at WSOP Europe (earlier in the year)
• June 15, 2026: Latest pre-PPC cash recorded ($24,544 per Hendon Mob)
• June 2026: Runner-up finish in WSOP Limit Hold’em Championship earlier in the summer
• June 26, 2026: Wins 9th WSOP bracelet at the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for $1,343,764

2026 Standing at a Glance

• Total Live Earnings: $11,419,187+ (Hendon Mob, post-PPC win)
• Total Live Cashes: 223
• WSOP Bracelets: 9 (most by any European player ever)
• All-Time Bracelet Rank: Tied for 6th-most all-time with Johnny Moss

Looking Ahead

Glaser is not yet eligible for the Poker Hall of Fame,  induction requires players to be at least 40 years old, and he turned 37 in June 2026. With 9 bracelets, a historic 2025 summer, the Chip Reese Memorial Trophy, and the all-time COOP titles record, his eventual Poker Hall of Fame induction looks like a matter of when, not if,  likely his first year of eligibility in 2029.

He has also been open about wanting to win the WSOP Player of the Year title, which he narrowly missed in 2025. The 2026 race remains in play, and his 9th-bracelet win at the PPC has put him back in serious contention.

Net Worth 2026

Estimating Benny Glaser’s net worth involves some uncertainty, but more transparency than many high-stakes pros because his live and online tournament records are extensively tracked.

Income Source	Estimated Contribution	Notes
Live Tournament Winnings	$11,419,187 (verified)	Hendon Mob, June 2026
Online Poker Earnings	$1,800,000+ (tracked)	SCOOP + WCOOP titles + side events
Coaching Income	Modest / undisclosed	Self-described “part-time” coach
High-Stakes Mixed Cash Games	Substantial / unverified	Regular at ARIA $1,500/$3,000 mixed games
HighstakesDB / Writing	Minor	Occasional freelance contributions
Music	Personal pursuit (not income)	Not commercialized

Published Estimate Range: $12 Million – $15 Million (estimates only; no verified figure has been publicly confirmed).

Social Media & Public Presence

X (Twitter): https://x.com/BennyGlaser

Key Quotes from Glaser

“It means a lot, just the prestige, the accomplishment. It’s amazing, something you just dream of. It feels quite surreal right now because I’ve been dreaming about it for so long.”  After his 1st bracelet in 2015

“I can play No-Limit Hold’em, but I prefer to exercise what I see as a much clearer edge in the mixed games.”, On his strategic format selection

“With some of the exhaustion and some health issues this summer, it was kind of tough emotionally dealing with things… I was getting burned out, so emotionally it was quite tough.” , After his 9th bracelet win at the 2026 Poker Players Championship

“The second place did sting quite a bit with how it happened.”, On his 2026 Limit Hold’em Championship runner-up finish earlier in the summer

Final Summary

Benny Glaser has built one of the greatest mixed-game poker careers of the modern era. Since winning his first WSOP bracelet in 2015, the British poker pro has captured 9 WSOP bracelets, all in non-Hold’em events, making him the most successful European bracelet winner in mixed games.

Known for his poker strategy, consistency, and tournament skills, Glaser has earned nearly $11.5 million in live poker winnings, including a WPT World Championship runner-up finish and a Poker Players Championship victory. With his continued success at the World Series of Poker 2026, Glaser remains one of the top mixed-game players in the world and a future Poker Hall of Fame candidate.

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