# Jeff Platt
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{{Short description|American sports commentator (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jeff Platt
| image =
| caption = Jeff Platt at the [2021 WSOP](/source/2021_World_Series_of_Poker)
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|6|4}}
| birth_place = [Dallas, Texas](/source/Dallas%2C_Texas), United States
| occupation = [Sports commentator](/source/Sports_commentator)
| known_for = Coverage of [World Series of Poker](/source/World_Series_of_Poker)
| style = Host / play-by-play
| television = [ESPN](/source/ESPN) and [PokerGO](/source/PokerGO)
}}
'''Jeffrey Platt''' (born June 4, 1986) is an [American](/source/Americans) [sports commentator](/source/sports_commentator) and professional [poker](/source/poker) player known for his work on the [PokerGO](/source/PokerGO) break desk and as a sideline reporter for tournaments including the [World Series of Poker](/source/World_Series_of_Poker), [Poker Masters](/source/Poker_Masters), and [U.S. Poker Open](/source/U.S._Poker_Open). He is the host of several shows and podcasts for [PokerGO](/source/PokerGO) and [PokerNews](/source/PokerNews), including ''[No Gamble, No Future](/source/No_Gamble%2C_No_Future)''.[{{Cite web|date=June 17, 2019|title=Plano West Grad Jeff Platt Shines in Poker Media|url=http://planomagazine.com/talent-in-spades-jeff-platt/|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=[Plano Magazine](/source/Plano_Magazine)|language=en-US}}][{{Cite web |title=pgt-website |url=https://www.pgt.com/press-releases/pokergo%C2%AE-announces-new-cash-game-show-%E2%80%98no-gamble-no-future%E2%80%99 |access-date=July 26, 2022 |website=www.pgt.com}}]
== Early life and education ==
Platt was born in [Dallas, Texas](/source/Dallas), and attended [Plano West High School](/source/Plano_West_Senior_High_School). Platt attended the [University of Southern California](/source/University_of_Southern_California) and graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism.[{{Cite web |last=Schult |first=Steve |date=September 27, 2019 |title=Poker Broadcaster Jeff Platt Goes From Covering The NBA To The World Series Of Poker |url=https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/24306-poker-broadcaster-jeff-platt-goes-from-covering-the-nba-to-the-world-series-of-poker |access-date=February 27, 2021 |website=[Card Player](/source/Card_Player)}}] Platt then joined Spectrum News San Antonio covering the [San Antonio Spurs](/source/San_Antonio_Spurs) before finding his way into poker through his connections with [Poker PROductions](/source/Poker_PROductions) in 2018 which included working as a [PokerNews](/source/PokerNews) reporter and hosting the PokerNews Podcast.[{{Cite web|last=Consolazio|first=Dave|title=CardsChat Interview: Jeff Platt Shows Up at the 2020 WSOP Online Series|url=https://www.cardschat.com/news/cardschat-interview-jeff-platt-shows-up-at-2020-wsop-online-series-91768/|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=[Cardschat](/source/Cardschat)|date=July 12, 2020 |language=en-us}}][{{Cite web|title=10 Things You Didn't Know About TWC News Sports Reporter Jeff Platt|url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/01/11/10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-twc-news-sports-reporter-jeff-platt|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=[spectrumlocalnews.com](/source/spectrumlocalnews.com)|language=en}}]
In September 2018, a partnership between [Facebook Watch](/source/Facebook_Watch), [Stadium](/source/Stadium_(sports_network)), and [PokerGO](/source/PokerGO) launched ''[Friday Night Poker](/source/Friday_Night_Poker)'', with Platt and [Brent Hanks](/source/Brent_Hanks) providing play-by-play commentary, while [Amanda Leatherman](/source/Amanda_Leatherman) provided updates from the floor.[{{Cite web|date=September 18, 2018|title=Poker Central and Stadium Launch "Friday Night Poker" on Facebook Watch|url=https://www.pokercentral.com/articles/poker-central-and-stadium-launch-friday-night-poker-on-facebook-watch/|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=Poker Central|language=en-US}}] The 13-week season featured the $5/$10 No-Limit Hold’em cash game with a changing mix of players that included [Daniel Negreanu](/source/Daniel_Negreanu), [Antonio Esfandiari](/source/Antonio_Esfandiari), [Mike Matusow](/source/Mike_Matusow), [Jennifer Harman](/source/Jennifer_Harman), [Bryn Kenney](/source/Bryn_Kenney), [Frank Kassela](/source/Frank_Kassela), [Jennifer Tilly](/source/Jennifer_Tilly), [Chris Moorman](/source/Chris_Moorman), [Randall Emmett](/source/Randall_Emmett), [Eli Elezra](/source/Eli_Elezra), and [Phil Hellmuth](/source/Phil_Hellmuth).[{{Cite web|date=December 15, 2018|title=There's Something Special About Friday Night Poker!|url=https://www.pokercentral.com/articles/theres-something-special-about-friday-night-poker/|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=[Poker Central](/source/Poker_Central)|language=en-US}}]
In November 2019, Platt debuted his first show on [PokerGO](/source/PokerGO). ''The Big Blind'' was a blend of trivia and poker strategy with Platt hosting three contestants who answered poker-related questions but in a format following a [limit hold’em](/source/Texas_hold_'em) betting structure.[{{Cite web|date=December 2, 2019|title='Big Blind' Game Show Debuts on PokerGO, Host Offers Some Insight|url=https://www.uspoker.com/blog/big-blind-game-show-debuts-host-offers-insight/27379/|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=www.uspoker.com|language=en-US}}] Guests included [Chris Moneymaker](/source/Chris_Moneymaker), [Norm Macdonald](/source/Norm_Macdonald), [Mike Matusow](/source/Mike_Matusow), [Norman Chad](/source/Norman_Chad), [Alex Jacob](/source/Alex_Jacob), [Ben Yu](/source/Ben_Yu), [Matt Berkey](/source/Matt_Berkey), [Prahlad Friedman](/source/Prahlad_Friedman), and Scott Vener. The winner of Season 1 was Chad who won $15,000 in prize money.[{{Cite web |last=Seaton |first=Paul |date=January 8, 2020 |title=Season 1 of The Big Blind sees champion crowned in Las Vegas |url=https://calvinayre.com/2020/01/08/poker/season-1-of-the-big-blind-sees-champion-crowned-in-las-vegas/ |access-date=February 27, 2021 |website=[CalvinAyre.com](/source/CalvinAyre.com) |language=en-US}}]
In March 2020, [PokerGO](/source/PokerGO) announced that Platt would host ''The Championship Run'' that would review key hands from notable tournament victories. The Championship Run covered wins from the [World Series of Poker](/source/World_Series_of_Poker), [Super High Roller Bowl](/source/Super_High_Roller_Bowl), [Poker Masters](/source/Poker_Masters), and [U.S. Poker Open](/source/U.S._Poker_Open).[{{Cite web|date=March 26, 2020|title=Poker Central to Launch Two New PokerGO Series - The Championship Run & Run it Back with Remko|url=https://www.pokercentral.com/articles/the-championship-run-run-it-back-with-remko-on-pokergo/|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=Poker Central|language=en-US}}]
In January 2021, Platt began co-hosting ''No Gamble, No Future'' with [Brent Hanks](/source/Brent_Hanks). The show airs live on Tuesdays across PokerGO’s [YouTube](/source/YouTube), [Facebook](/source/Facebook), and [Twitch](/source/Twitch_(service)) channels. Guests so far have included [Nick Schulman](/source/Nick_Schulman), [Phil Hellmuth](/source/Phil_Hellmuth), [Daniel Negreanu](/source/Daniel_Negreanu), and [Antonio Esfandiari](/source/Antonio_Esfandiari).[{{Cite web|date=January 19, 2021|title=No Gamble, No Future Premieres Today with Jeff Platt and Brent Hanks|url=https://www.pokercentral.com/articles/no-gamble-no-future-premieres-today-with-jeff-platt-and-brent-hanks/|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=Poker Central|language=en-US}}]
In July 2022, [No Gamble, No Future](/source/No_Gamble%2C_No_Future) was announced as PokerGO's newest show that would provide cash game-focused entertainment. The show would be filmed at the PokerGO Studio with Platt and Hanks hosting.[{{Cite web |last=Duckworth |first=Tim |date=August 22, 2022 |title=Watch No Gamble, No Future on PokerGO |url=https://www.pgt.com/news/watch-no-gamble-no-future-on-pokergo |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=PokerGO Tour |language=en}}]
The [National Heads-Up Poker Championship](/source/National_Heads-Up_Poker_Championship) returned in 2025 on PokerGO, and Platt was announced as the sideline host. Previous sideline hosts include [Shana Hiatt](/source/Shana_Hiatt), [Leeann Tweeden](/source/Leeann_Tweeden), and [Julie Donaldson](/source/Julie_Donaldson).[{{Cite web |title=PokerGO® and PokerStars® Announce Air Dates for the Return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship |url=https://www.pokergo.com/news/pokergo-and-pokerstars-announce-air-dates-for-the-return-of-the-national-heads-up-poker-championship-1 |access-date=2026-01-17 |website=PokerGO |language=en}}]
== Poker career ==
Platt began playing poker in 2008, and at the [2014 World Series of Poker](/source/2014_World_Series_of_Poker) he had a 203rd-place finish in the Main Event for $44,728.[{{Cite web |title=Jeffrey Platt |url=https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=33563 |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=[WSOP.com](/source/World_Series_of_Poker)}}]
In August 2019, Platt made his ''[Poker After Dark](/source/Poker_After_Dark)'' debut during Season 10 on Open Seat week playing $25/$50 No-Limit Hold’em. In October 2019, Platt appeared on Showbound! week where he played in a $5,000 buy-in sit-n-go and finished in seventh-place.[{{Cite web|title=Poker After Dark (PAD) Season X, No Limit Hold'em - Week 11 - RGPS Showbound! Event #2: Hendon Mob Poker Database|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=622745|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=[The Hendon Mob](/source/The_Hendon_Mob)|language=en}}]
In October 2021, Platt finished in fourth-place in Event #43: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Double Stack at the [2021 World Series of Poker](/source/2021_World_Series_of_Poker) for $160,662.[{{Cite web |title=52nd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2021, No Limit Hold'em - Double Stack (Event #43) |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=743407 |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}]
In September 2022, Platt won the $1,100 No-Limit Hold'em MSPT Venetian for $100,804.[{{Cite web |last=Lamers |first=Adam |date=September 6, 2022 |title=Lights Out! Jeff Platt Wins MSPT Venetian Main Event ($100,804) |url=https://www.pokernews.com/news/2022/09/lights-out-jeff-platt-wins-mspt-venetian-main-event-100-804-42023.htm |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=PokerNews.com |language=en}}]
In October 2022, Platt won his first [WSOP-Circuit](/source/World_Series_of_Poker_Circuit) Online ring in the $215 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max for $18,689.[{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2022 |title=Online Circuit Series, Fall Championships Get Underway at WSOP.com |url=https://www.uspoker.com/blog/online-circuit-series-fall-championships-highlight-action-this-month-at-wsop-com/40217/ |access-date=January 27, 2023 |website=www.uspoker.com |language=en-US}}]
As of January 2026, his live tournament winnings exceed $888,000.[{{Cite web|title=Jeffrey Platt's profile on The Hendon Mob|url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=203879|access-date=February 27, 2021|website=The Hendon Mob Poker Database|language=en}}]
== Personal life ==
Platt currently lives in [Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas), and is a fan of the [NBA](/source/National_Basketball_Association) and the [Dallas Mavericks](/source/Dallas_Mavericks).