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Vince Vaughn is an American actor, born on March 28, 1970, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and known for films such as Swingers, Dodgeball and Wedding Crashers. [7][1] In poker he is best known for his role at the World Series of Poker (WSOP): he was the official celebrity Master of Ceremonies of the 2022 series, the first held on the Las Vegas Strip, and he has called “Shuffle Up and Deal” at two Main Events. [2][4] PokerNews describes him as a recreational player. [6]
Vince Vaughn: key facts
| Name | Vince Vaughn |
|---|---|
| Born | March 28, 1970, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States [7] |
| Known for | Swingers, Dodgeball, Wedding Crashers [1][4] |
| WSOP role | Official celebrity Master of Ceremonies, 2022 WSOP [2] |
| “Shuffle Up and Deal” | 2021 Main Event final table; 2022 Main Event Day 1d [3][4] |
| WSOP bracelet events | 2021 Event #79, $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty (no cash) [3] |
| Live tournament earnings | None listed on his PokerNews profile as of October 10, 2026 [9] |
| Favorite players | Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth [5] |
From a Chevrolet commercial to Swingers
Vaughn began acting in 1988, as a teenager, in a Chevrolet commercial, and had a side role in Rudy in 1993. [1] His breakthrough came with Swingers (1996), and he went on to lead comedies including Dodgeball, Starsky & Hutch and Wedding Crashers. [7][1] His later work includes the dramas Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017). [7]
Las Vegas runs through that career. Card Player noted that scenes from both Swingers and Dodgeball were shot in the city, and Vaughn himself recalled of Dodgeball: “we shot that in Vegas, we got to come here and play.” [5][4]
First WSOP appearance: the 2021 Main Event final table
Vaughn’s first official WSOP role came in November 2021, at the end of the series held at the Rio in Las Vegas. He gave the traditional “Shuffle Up and Deal” announcement that opened the final table of the 2021 Main Event. [1][3] On November 17, 2021, Caesars Entertainment announced that the 53rd WSOP would move to Bally’s Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas from May 31 to July 19, 2022, after 17 years at the Rio, and that Vaughn would serve as the official celebrity Master of Ceremonies. [2] WSOP Senior Vice President Ty Stewart said the series was “excited to have the iconic Vince Vaughn usher in a new era of WSOP.” [2]
One hand in the Poker Hall of Fame Bounty
The day after the final table announcement, Vaughn played his first WSOP bracelet event: Event #79, the $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty, in which every Hall of Famer in the field carried a bounty. Jack Effel revealed that the WSOP had also put a $10,000 bounty on Vaughn. [3] Hall of Famers in the field chatted with him, and PokerNews reported Daniel Negreanu’s advice: “Do not try to bluff these people.” [3]
Vaughn folded his first hands, sat out a level and came back in Level 8. He limped with ace-jack from middle position, and when Kunal Patni raised from the big blind, Vaughn moved all in for about 25,000 chips. Patni called with queen-jack of hearts. Vaughn was a 67.55% favorite before the flop, but the queen on the flop paired Patni, and the turn and river did not help. [3] Patni said “Sorry,” and Vaughn answered: “No worries, good suck out.” PokerNews summed up the debut as one hand that ended in a bad beat. [3]
Master of Ceremonies of the 2022 WSOP
When his appointment was announced, Vaughn said in a statement: “I have such a strong connection to Las Vegas and am honored to be selected as the Master of Ceremonies for what is set to be the most anticipated World Series of Poker tournament ever. Poker has long been one of my favorite sports, so to be a part of something as historic as the WSOP finally moving to the Strip is an absolute dream. Vegas Baby, Vegas!” [2]
He made his appearance at the 2022 series on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Day 1d, the fourth and final starting flight of the $10,000 Main Event. Dressed in a Caesar costume, he unveiled the bracelet for the 2022 Main Event champion and gave the “Shuffle Up and Deal” announcement for the Day 1d field. [4][5] Speaking to the media afterwards, he said he loves poker and named Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey and Phil Hellmuth as his favorite players. [4][5]
Vince Vaughn vs. The Champions
In November 2022 the WSOP.com online poker site launched a promotion built around Vaughn: he played separate heads-up matches against three Main Event champions, Phil Hellmuth (1989), Koray Aldemir (2021) and Joe Cada (2009), who held 21 WSOP bracelets between them. [6] Players on WSOP.com in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan predicted the winner of one match each, with promo code “VINCE” for Vaughn or “CHAMP” for his opponent, and those who picked correctly entered a freeroll for a seat in the 2023 WSOP Main Event. [6] The WSOP described the matches as super turbos and the WSOP published the reveals on its YouTube channel on November 22, December 6 and December 20, 2022. [8][6]
Videos
Vince Vaughn vs. Phil Hellmuth
Vince Vaughn vs. Koray Aldemir
Vince Vaughn vs. Joe Cada
FAQ about Vince Vaughn
Does Vince Vaughn play poker?
Yes. He has said poker has long been one of his favorite sports, and he played his first WSOP bracelet event in November 2021. PokerNews describes him as a recreational player rather than a professional. [2][3][6]
What was Vince Vaughn’s role at the World Series of Poker?
He was the official celebrity Master of Ceremonies of the 2022 WSOP, the first series at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas. He opened the 2021 Main Event final table and Day 1d of the 2022 Main Event with “Shuffle Up and Deal”. [2][3][4]
Has Vince Vaughn won a WSOP bracelet?
No. In his first bracelet event, the 2021 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty, he was eliminated on the only hand he played, and his PokerNews profile lists no live tournament results. [3][9]
Who are Vince Vaughn’s favorite poker players?
At the 2022 WSOP he named Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey and Phil Hellmuth. [4][5]
Did Vince Vaughn play Phil Hellmuth heads-up?
Yes, in a WSOP.com promotion in November 2022. He also played Koray Aldemir and Joe Cada, and the WSOP released the reveals on YouTube. [6][8]
What is Vince Vaughn’s net worth?
There is no reliable public figure for his net worth. On the poker side, his PokerNews profile shows no live tournament earnings as of October 10, 2026. [9]
How old is Vince Vaughn?
He was born on March 28, 1970, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [7]
Related Poker Legends
Read more about Phil Hellmuth, who faced Vaughn heads-up in 2022, and about Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey, the other two players he names as favorites.
Sources
- PokerNews, ‘Wedding Crashers’ & ‘Old School’ Star Vince Vaughn to Join WSOP’s Move to Strip in 2022, November 16, 2021.
- CDC Gaming Reports, WSOP will move to Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas in 2022, November 17, 2021.
- PokerNews, Master of Ceremonies Vince Vaughn Suffers Bad Beat in His First WSOP Tournament, November 17, 2021.
- PokerNews, Actor Vince Vaughn Kickstarts WSOP Main Event Day 1d; Ivey, Moneymaker in the Field, July 6, 2022.
- Card Player, Vince Vaughn, In Costume, Kicks Off World Series Of Poker Main Event, July 6, 2022.
- PokerNews, Hollywood Star Vince Vaughn Set to Battle WSOP Champs Hellmuth, Cada & Aldemir, November 11, 2022.
- Rotten Tomatoes, Vince Vaughn, accessed October 10, 2026.
- World Series of Poker on YouTube, Vince Vaughn vs. The Champions – Phil Hellmuth Reveal, November 22, 2022.
- PokerNews, Vince Vaughn player profile, accessed October 10, 2026.
Last verified: October 10, 2026. Figures that change over time, such as career earnings, are given with the date they were checked.
