| Byron Kaverman | |
|---|---|
 Kaverman in 2019 | |
| Residence | San Diego |
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) 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 |
Byron Kaverman (born 1987) is an American professional poker player from Fort Jennings, Ohio.
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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