Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Year | 1973 |
Birth Place | Isle of Man, United Kingdom, Canada |
Age | 50 YEARS OLD |
Residence | Isle of Man |
Occupation | Co-founder and former co-owner, PokerStars |
Parent(s) | Isai Scheinberg |
Net worth: $5.2 Billion (2024)
Mark Scheinberg, a prominent figure in the world of gambling and casinos in Canada, is speculated to have a net worth of an impressive $5.2 billion by 2024. As the co-founder of the popular online poker platform, PokerStars, Mark has established himself as a leading entrepreneur in the industry. With his sharp business acumen and innovative vision, he catapulted PokerStars to unprecedented success, revolutionizing the way poker is played worldwide. Mark Scheinberg's considerable fortune is a testament to his invaluable contributions to the gambling and casino sector, earning him a well-deserved reputation as a trailblazer in the field.
Biography/Timeline
Together with his Father, computer programmer Isai Scheinberg, he founded PokerStars in 2001. In June 2014, it was reported that Rational Group Ltd, the PokerStars parent company was being bought by Amaya Gaming Group of Canada for $4.9 billion. Scheinberg was CEO and 75% owner of Rational, which also owned Full Tilt Poker. As part of the deal, Scheinberg left Rational. According to Forbes, Scheinberg has a net worth of $4.5 billion, as of March 2017. As of May 2017, Scheinberg is the richest person on the Isle of Man.
In May 2017, it was announced that Scheinberg was investing in a multimillion-dollar real estate project called Centro Canalejas Madrid in Madrid, Spain.