Benjamin Spragg is a British professional poker player best known for being a PokerStars Ambassador. Spragg is affectionately known by his "Spraggy" nickname, which he uses when playing online poker at PokerStars.
Benjamin Spragg Background
Spragg was born and raised in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. Spragg began studying for a politics degree but switched to journalism, film, and TV, which he graduated at age 22. "Spraggy" was playing poker semi-professionally while studying, and transitioned into a professional poker player following his graduation.
Spragg began streaming his online poker session on Twitch, initially to a small audience, but that audience grew. Eventually, PokerStars noticed Spragg's influence in the streaming community and offered him an ambassadorial contract. He has been part of the team since 2017.
Benjamin Spragg Twitter
Spragg frequently posts on X/Twitter to his audience of more than 56,000 followers.
Benjamin Spragg Instagram
You can join the other 29,000 people who follow Spragg on Instagram.
Benjamin Spragg YouTube
Spraggy's YouTube channel has over 72,000 subscribers, with his Twitch channel boasting over 166,000 followers.
Benjamin Spragg Poker History
Spragg discovered poker as a youngster and began playing home games with friends. He juggled studying for a degree with playing online poker and decided to play poker full-time once he completed his studies. His parents were supportive of his decision, and Spragg never looked back.
A sixth-place finish in the 2013 PokerStars UKIPT Galway Main Event earned Spragg €30,210, which propelled his bankroll skyward and gave him the freedom to play higher stakes online.
The popular streamer plays online poker exclusively at PokerStars, where he has won more than $2.6 million. In July 2020, Spragg banked a career-best $70,633 for winning a $5,200 No-Limit Hold'em event that was part of the Stadium Series. Fourteen months later, Spraggy became a World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) champion, taking down a $1,050 NLHE PKO for $67,968.
Although Spragg primarily plays poker online, he is becoming a familiar face in the live poker world. A victory in the 2023 UKIPT Brighton Main Event came with £69,120, a career-high, and one of the reasons Spragg has more than $480,000 in live tournament winnings.
Is Benjamin Spragg Good at Poker?
Spragg has played poker professionally for 12 years, winning over $3 million during that time, suggesting the British star knows a thing or two about poker. While stating who is or is not good at poker is subjective, most people would consider Spragg a very good player, maybe even underrated, due to his relaxed persona and his love for entertainment.
Benjamin Spragg Top 5 Cashes/Poker Results
| Date | Event | Rank | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | £1,100 UKIPT Brighton | 1st | £69,120 |
| Aug 2013 | €1,100 UKIPT Galway | 6th | €30,210 |
| Jan 2019 | $25,000 PSPC | 140th | $35,000 |
| Feb 2024 | €1,640 EPT Paris Mystery Bounty | 7th | €18,700 |
| Jun 2023 | $1,500 WSOP Millionnaire Maker | 80th | $17,418 |
Wealth – What is Benjamin Spragg's Net Worth?
Spragg has not revealed his net worth, and there is no information on celebrity websites that suggest a figure. Spragg has supported himself by playing poker for more than 12 years, has won more than $3 million, receives advertising revenue from YouTube and Twitch, and likely receives a salary or benefits through his sponsorship with PokerStars.
How Did Benjamin Spragg Make His Money?
Spragg is self-made and self-sufficient. He has previously stated in interviews that he has never had a job and that he went from graduating from university to playing poker and streaming full-time.
Benjamin Spragg Family, Wife, and Children
As Spragg is something of an internet social media celebrity, there is plenty of readily available information about his personal life. Indeed, Spragg regularly posts on X/Twitter and Instagram and discusses his non-poker life on his popular streams.
Benjamin Spragg's Wife – Is Benjamin Spragg Married?
Benjamin Spragg is married to Marle Spragg née Cordeiro, an American poker player hailing from New York. They married in Las Vegas in August 2021.
Does Benjamin Spragg Have Children?
Benjamin and Marle Spragg do not have any children.
Benjamin Spragg Controversies
Spragg has not been involved in any controversies related to poker or otherwise. He is considered an upstanding and respected member of the poker community.
Benjamin Spragg FAQs
Is Spraggy a winning player?
Only Spraggy knows if he is a winning poker player. However, he has more than $2.6 million in winnings at PokerStars and more than $480,000 in live tournament winnings, so you would expect him to be profitable.
Is Spraggy Gordon Ramsey's son?
Although there is a physical resemblance between Spraggy and Gordon Ramsey, they are not related.
Is Benjamin Spragg a sponsored pro?
Yes, Benjamin Spragg became a member of Team PokerStars in July 2017.
When did Benjamin Spragg get married?
Spragg married Marle Spragg née Cordeiro in August 2021 in a ceremony in Las Vegas.
Are Benjamin "Spraggy" Spragg and Parker "tonkaaaa" Talbot friends?
Spraggy and tonkaaaa are both part of Team PokerStars and are good friends away from the tables.
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