2007 World Series of Poker - Player of the Year

Tom Schneider Facts

  • Birthdate: December 24, 1959
  • Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Resides: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
  • Nickname: DonkeyBomber

Tom Schneider Background

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 28: Poker player Tom Schneider arrives at the draw party for NBC's fourth National Heads-Up Poker Championship at the Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace February 28, 20098 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Tom Schneider began his poker career in 2002. He comes from a financial background as a certified public accountant, and was president and chief financial officer for three different Arizona companies prior to going professional.

Tom Schneider World Series of Poker

Schneider won his first two WSOP bracelets in 2007:

He also made it to the final table in the $2 500 H.O.R.S.E. event, where he eventually placed fourth.

Schneider's performances last year earned him the 2007 WSOP Player of the Year award.

Schneider has cashed 7 times at the WSOP in the 5 years since he turned professional, for total WSOP earnings to date of $511 119.

World Poker Tour

Schneider has cashed 4 times on the World Poker Tour circuit, for total WPT earnings of $158 317.

Other Poker Tournaments

As of 2007, Tom Schneider's total live tournament winnings come to over $1.22 million.

Did You Know?

  • In Oops! I Won Too Much Money: Winning Wisdom from the Boardroom to the Poker Table, Schneider draws on his knowledge of poker and business to offer advice for both.
  • Schneider is the co-host of Beyond The Table, a popular poker podcast.
  • He was the ony player at the 2007 WSOP to win two bracelets.