"THE ALABAMA COWBOY "

This Team Brunson player and WSOP Champion is affectionately known as the "Alabama Cowboy", “Westworld Cowboy” or “Mr. All In,” Corkins has a table presence that leaves players reeling from his aggressive and often confrontational style of play.

Born in rural Alabama, Hoyt Corkins grew up getting after school lessons in poker from his father. Hoyt Corkins' father taught him his "no fear" style of playing. Hoyt used the knowledge he gained from his father to win a 1992 World Series of Poker Championship in Pot-Limit Omaha.

After Hoyt Corkins' WSOP championship, he left the game of poker in the mid-90's to return to Alabama and raise cattle. Hoyt was not seen on the professional poker circuit for several years. In the last few years, Hoyt Corkins has resurfaced on the poker scene and has been quick to re-establish himself as an elite poker professional.

Hoyt Corkins is a true "Alabama Cowboy" complete with a black hat, black shirt, blue jeans and cowboy boots, which he wears to every poker event. Hoyt plays poker very fast, aggressive and likes to intimidate his opponents with his loose play. His "Alabama Cowboy" appearance helps to convey the intimidating image.

Corkins has turned his aggressive nature into several big paydays and first-place finishes with the World Series of Poker title in 1992 and a $1 million victory World Poker Tour title at Foxwoods in 2003.

Corkins also collected a big cash at last year’s World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions where he finished second, earning $325,000 for his efforts. Having won close to $2.1 million in career earnings, Corkins is always in the hunt for the cash.

Hoyt Corkins' fellow competitors describe him as "laid back, soft spoken and humble", while Hoyt describes himself as reserved and low-key. Hoyt Corkins' two passions are poker and his cattle. Hoyt raises 60 head of cattle at his farm in Glenwood, Alabama.

At the 2007 World Series of Poker, Hoyt won the $2500 6 Handed No Limit Holdem event, defeating Terrence Chan and winning the coveted bracelet and over $515,000.

As of 2007, his live tournament winnings exceed $3,280,000.

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