14 Jun 11
WSOP Player Profile: John Juanda - One of Poker's Most Underrated Pros
Juanda just won his 5th WSOP bracelet in the $10,000 2-7 Lowball Championship, after defeating Phil Hellmuth heads-up. Thanks to this recent victory, he also climbed to 5th in the Poker All Time Money List, having earned more than $11.7 million from live tournaments.
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| John Juanda at the 2011 WSOP |
Juanda is a five time bracelet winner, and took the coveted WSOP Europe Main Event title in 2008 for a $1.5 million payday. He sits 5th in the Poker All Time Money list with $11,774,485 in live tournament winnings.
Juanda's other notable achievements include 2nd at the 2010 EPT London, and 4th in the $50k Players Championship 8 Game Event at the 2010 WSOP.
Juanda is also an accomplished cash game player, having featured regularly on Poker After Dark and in the "Big Game" at the Bellagio. Along with the likes of Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan, Juanda travelled to Macau last November to play high stakes games against Chinese business tycoons.
Battling Phil Hellmuth for 5th WSOP bracelet
Juanda defeated WSOP legend Phil Hellmuth in the $10k 2-7 Lowball Championship a few days ago to claim the $367,170 first prize. Outspoken pro Daniel Negreanu was quick to praise Juanda, tweeting "Juanda is the best all around 2-7 player I've ever played with, especially in tournaments. He reads people very well."Runner-up Hellmuth simply remarked "You're just so f****** scary!"
Known for his calm, humble demeanour, Juanda is a gentleman both on and off the felt. Following his fifth bracelet victory, Juanda was typically modest, stating "If the cards would have fallen his way he could be standing here doing the interview instead of me."
John Juanda facts
• Born: July 8, 1971 (age 39) in Medan, Indonesia• Hometown: Marina del Rey, California
• Turned pro: 2001
• Biggest cash: $1,539,250 (2008 WSOP Europe Main Event)
• Total winnings: $11,774,485
• Rank on Poker All Time Money List: 5
• Highest finish in WSOP ME: 31st in 2005
• WSOP cashes: 55
• WPT cashes: 17
John Juanda interview
Here is Juanda reflecting on his recent WSOP bracelet win:Here's how the top ten in the Poker All Time Money List looks like after Juanda's triumph:
| All Time Money List - Top 10* | |||
| # | Player | Location | Earnings |
| 1 | Erik Seidel |
United States |
$15,952,048 |
| 2 | Daniel Negreanu |
Canada |
$14,578,510 |
| 3 | Phil Ivey |
United States | $13,859,944 |
| 4 | Jamie Gold |
United States | $12,231,105 |
| 5 | John Juanda |
United States | $11,774,485 |
| 6 | Phil Hellmuth Jnr |
United States | $11,680,545 |
| 7 | Scotty Nguyen |
United States | $11,371,511 |
| 8 | Joe Hachem |
Australia |
$11,314,141 |
| 9 | Michael Mizrachi |
United States | $11,222,322 |
| 10 | Allen Cunningham |
United States | $11,088,459 |
*Source: The Hendon Mob
#1
deadatsunset, 15 Jun 11 00:35
this list is perfect!! brilliant people! awesome players.. but wait.. Jamie Gold?? that lucker fish?LOL hes the only one who doesnt deserve his name there!!!
#2
clandestineAl, 15 Jun 11 03:07
I think the range of games John has won money in really shows how great an all round player he is#3
Saruniks, 15 Jun 11 06:21
he should have won EPT London 2010 if not bad beat.#4
Saruniks, 15 Jun 11 06:22
one card away from 1st place and flush did come on river. 20% or so to lose...#5
Tim64, 15 Jun 11 09:15
@#1 JG was incredibly lucky in his WSOP run, it's true. But he did use his luck well. Talking his opponents into doing exactly what he wanted them to do.#6
Hendelone82, 15 Jun 11 10:46
Agree with #5 Jamie Gold is a good player but indeed he is very lucky at 2006 WSOP. He is not the best player at that table but poker is not all about skill its also luck which determine..#7
Hendelone82, 15 Jun 11 10:58
Agree with #5 Jamie Gold is a good player but indeed he was very lucky at 2006 WSOP. He was not the best player at that table but poker is not just a skill game its also luck which determine..#8
datsmahname, 15 Jun 11 21:33
I want Jamie Gold to stay on that list forever. Guys like him need to get lucky from time to time.