Jake Schindler biography
Jacob "Jake" Schindler was born on September 25, 1989, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and rose to become one of the most feared high-stakes cash game and tournament players of the 2010s, both live and online under the alias "CaLLitARUSH." His breakout year came in 2018, when he won the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic $100K event for $1,332,000 and reached 31 final tables over the course of the year, earning the Card Player Player of the Year award.
He has since surpassed $36.8 million in live tournament earnings and holds one WSOP bracelet, making him Pennsylvania's all-time money leader. In 2022, he faced cheating accusations involving collusion and real-time assistance, resulting in a suspension from PokerGO events.
Career summary
Pennsylvania's all-time money leader who won the 2018 Card Player Player of the Year award behind a $1.33 million WPT title and has topped $36.8 million in career earnings.
Jake Schindler poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic $100K | 1st | $1,332,000 |
| 2018 | Southern Hospitality Poker Open (SHRPO) High Roller | 1st | $800,758 |
| 2013 | World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) | 1st | $150,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $36,800,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
2018 - Card Player Player of the Year - Season Award - N/A
Jake Schindler playing style
An aggressive, high-volume grinder equally comfortable in high-stakes cash games and marathon tournament series.
Cash games
Plays high-stakes online cash games under the alias "CaLLitARUSH" on PokerStars.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Jake Schindler Net Worth
As of November 2026, Jake Schindler net worth estimates range from $20 million to $30 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $36.8M of prize money. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Jake matters
Pennsylvania's all-time money leader who topped the poker world in 2018 with 31 final tables and Card Player Player of the Year honors.
FAQ about Jake Schindler
What award did Jake Schindler win in 2018?
The Card Player Player of the Year award, after reaching 31 final tables that year.
Was Jake Schindler involved in any poker controversies?
Yes, in 2022 he faced cheating accusations involving collusion and real-time assistance, resulting in a suspension from PokerGO events.
How much has Jake Schindler won playing poker?
Jake Schindler has won $36,800,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jake Schindler have?
Jake Schindler has won 1 WSOP bracelet.