Gavin Griffin is an exceptionally talented, American professional poker player who gained fame in 2004 when he busted Allen Cunningham’s record to become the youngest poker player to ever win a WSOP Bracelet at the age of 22. Griffin’s esteemed accomplishments are comprised of 22 live poker tournament cashes, three being 1st-place victories - including one EPT and one WPT title - and of course his historic WSOP Bracelet win.

Gavin was born in Darien, Illinois on August 28, 1981. He began his poker exploits in online poker rooms where his success gave him the confidence to escalate to live poker events. His very first live tournament cash became the memorable WSOP Bracelet winning triumph at a 2004 WSOP Pot Limit Hold’em event, worth $270,420. Griffin was immediately thrust into the lime-light as he became the youngest player, at 22, to earn the coveted gold bracelet.

Gavin’s success at the tables continued, revealing 15 more prize-worthy finishes, but none as significant as that of March 28, 2007. Griffin was seated at the 2007 PokerStars EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo where he watched blissfully as player after player was sent to the rails. In the end, only Gavin Griffin remained, producing his first EPT championship title worth an astonishing $2,391,895. To this date, Gavin’s EPT title remains his largest single-event cash in a live poker tournament.

The most recent accomplishment for Gavin Griffin came at the start of 2008, taking home his third 1st place title, but his first among the World Poker Tour. On January 31st, Griffin took down the WPT Season 6 Borgata Poker Open No Limit Hold’em event. His 1st place finish was worth an impressive $1,375,609.

At the ripe age of 26, Gavin Griffin is considered to be one of today’s most fierce competitors in the poker industry. His live poker tournament career earnings currently amount to $4,394,845, but there is no telling how much Griffin can surmount with a life-long career ahead of him.

Gavin Griffin is not just known for his poker abilities, however. He has always been a strong supporter of breast cancer awareness, ever since his girlfriend was diagnosed with the illness at the age of 20. When Griffin ousted the field at EPT Monte Carlo, he was sporting a pink hairdo in support of the cause. He also participated in the 2007 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer that took place in Long Beach, California. Gavin’s poker teammates Kristen Roberts and Hayden Jowell walked alongside him.

Griffin resides in Fullerton, California, attributing his phenomenal success as a professional poker player to the uplifting support of his friends and girlfriend.