Jake Cody biography
Jake Cody was born on July 4, 1988, in Rochdale, England. He left his psychology studies to play poker and reportedly built his online bankroll as "jakecody" from a single $10 deposit.
In January 2010 he won the EPT Deauville Main Event, a field of 768 players, for EUR 857,000. In August 2010 he won the WPT London Main Event for GBP 273,783, and in June 2011 he beat Yevgeniy Timoshenko heads-up to win the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship at the World Series of Poker for $851,192. That made him one of the first players to complete the Triple Crown of EPT, WPT and WSOP titles. He was named Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year at the European Poker Awards.
Cody joined Team PokerStars Pro in 2013. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he makes weekly YouTube vlogs about his poker life, and has more than $5.1 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
One of the first Triple Crown winners and now a YouTube poker vlogger, Jake Cody has more than $5.1 million in live earnings.
Jake Cody poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WSOP $25,000 Heads-Up Championship | 1st | $851,192 |
| 2010 | EPT Deauville Main Event | 1st | EUR 857,000 |
| 2010 | WPT London Main Event | 1st | GBP 273,783 |
| 2011 | WSOPE Main Event | 7th | EUR 150,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $5,100,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Jake Cody playing style
Cody is an aggressive, confident player and a strong heads-up specialist, as his WSOP bracelet shows.
Business & sponsorships
Poker vlogger and content creator; former Team PokerStars Pro.
Why Jake matters
Jake Cody from Rochdale completed poker's Triple Crown in just 17 months and later became a popular poker vlogger.
FAQ about Jake Cody
What is the Triple Crown in poker?
Winning an EPT title, a WPT title and a WSOP bracelet. Jake Cody did it between January 2010 and June 2011.
What WSOP bracelet did Jake Cody win?
The $25,000 Heads-Up Championship in 2011, for $851,192.
How much has Jake Cody won playing poker?
Jake Cody has won $5,100,000+ in live tournament earnings.
