Hoyt Corkins
Hoyt "Cowboy" Corkins (* in Glenwood, Alabama) is an American professional poker player who is known for his soft voice and for his aggressive play.
After his father had taught him the game, he began to play even at age 19. His nickname "Cowboy" is because he usually wears a cowboy hat and matching boots at the poker table. Phil Hellmuth gave him the nickname "Mr. Move all-in " ( German " Mr. Set - all " ). He often wears earplugs to prevent his opponents in a conversation with him.
Corkins won a bracelet in the $ 5,000 Pot Limit Omaha, which earned him $ 96,000 at the WSOP 1992. After this win he ended his career prematurely due to a divorce, started in 2003, however, be successful comeback. He won a tournament shortly after the new start of the World Poker Tour, winning over $ 1 million.
At the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions 2005 Corkins finished second behind Mike Matusow. He was awarded $ 325,000.
To date, he has earned over 5.8 million dollars in official tournaments.
Private
- Corkins has a herd of cattle, consisting of sixty cows.
- In addition to his home in Glenwood, he has additionally a home in Las Vegas.