Dylan Linde 🇺🇸

Born in Cordalon, Idaho in 1980, Lind was a seasoned competitive gamer before taking up poker at age 23. He rapidly improved his skills online by applying strategies learned in games, progressing through the ranks under IDs such as "mezcal" and "ImaLucSac." In his nearly two-decade professional career, Lind has accumulated over $7 million in online poker winnings, becoming a "player's player," known for his dedication and willingness to experiment with various game modes. In 2019, he published "Mastering Mixed Games," considered a definitive work in the field of multi-game strategy. Now residing in Las Vegas, he competes at high-stakes tables and serves as the lead coach at Run It Once, helping a new generation of pros master the complexities of mixed rotations.

Lind is known for his "purely theoretical and adaptable" playing style, excelling in both No-Limit Texas Hold'em and mixed games. His strategies are built on the "universal strategy concept"—that the core themes of poker (win rate, range building, and exploitation) apply to all poker variations. While he is proficient in modern Game Theory Optimizer (GTO) mechanics, he emphasizes the importance of identifying and attacking opponents' tendencies, especially in games like 8-in-1 and Raz. His heads-up victory over Stephen Kidwick in the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller 2025 demonstrated his exceptional ability to handle high-pressure, short-handed situations and compete against the world's best. Whether in the Triton Poker Series or local mixed cash games, Lind's strategy revolves around technical precision and mental discipline.

According to Hendon Mob, Lind's total live tournament winnings exceed $14,912,000, firmly placing him at the top of Idaho's all-time winnings list. His career-high live tournament winnings are $2,146,414, a massive prize from his victory in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller. Lind is a three-time WSOP bracelet winner, in 2021 (Omaha Hi-Lo), 2024 (Online Deepstack), and 2025. He is also a World Poker Tour (WPT) champion, winning the 2018 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $1,631,468. His continued success in high roller and online tournaments has led to an estimated poker net worth exceeding $15 million. Image credit: Melissa Haereiti