Michael Gracz

Maciek ("Michael" or "Mike") Gracz (pronounced Grahtz) (born 23 October 1980, in Warsaw) is a Polish professional poker player, based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Gracz learned poker from his father and played regularly whilst studying at North Carolina State University.

On 19 March 2005, he won the World Poker Tour (WPT) PartyPoker.com Million IV Cruise event (the largest limit hold'em tournament in history) and the $1,500,000 first prize, defeating a final table that included Paul Darden.

Three months later, he won his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,000 no limit hold'em w/ rebuys event, scooping the first prize of $594,460.

In April 2008, Gracz finished 11th in the WPT Championship Event at the Bellagio Cup IV, earning approximately $130,000.

As of 2019, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,100,000.

Gracz has served as a frequent commentator for the Fox Sports Net poker tournament program Poker Dome Challenge.

World Series of Poker bracelets YearTournamentPrize (US$)2005$1,000 No Limit Hold'em w/ rebuys$594,460