World Poker Tour

Gavin Smith “The Caveman“

Birthplace
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Hometown
Las Vegas, NV

Birthday
September 4

Total Winnings
$2,342,967

Hailing from Guelph, Ontario, Gavin Smith earned a college degree in economics along with his healthy attraction to the game of poker. Oddly enough, he was introduced to the game at a charity event while he worked at a golf course. With some immediate success, Gavin turned professional about 8 years ago, and is a consistent competitor at the top tournaments around the world. He currently resides in Las Vegas.

Gavin is known for his talkative nature at the table, which he feels can give him an edge over opponents who can be rattled. A self-described 'wild-card' as far as his play is concerned; instincts have clearly taken Gavin to where he is today. As far as deeper analysis and strategy is concerned, Gavin was coached by the WPT Season Two Player of the Year and close friend Erick Lindgren. He values their relationship whole-heartedly. This coaching has certainly paid its dividends, as Gavin made another final table on the WPT at the Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship and at the World Poker Open in Tunica. Although he spends most of his time around the game of poker, when not at the poker table, Gavin is your average 31 yr. old, who enjoys talking about sports and playing golf.

Past accomplishments include taking 52nd in the World Series of Poker for $45,000 and claiming first prize winnings of $155,880 at one of the smaller events at the Mirage Poker Showdown. He also broke through, taking the main event of the same tourney, and considerably more dough, adding $1,153,278 to the coffers.