Jason Koon biography
Jason Koon was born on August 14, 1985, in Weston, West Virginia, and attended Lewis County High School before earning an MBA in business administration and finance from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He began playing poker in 2006 after a college injury, first grinding online under the aliases "JAKoon1985" and "NovaSky" before transitioning to live tournaments in 2008. Koon has since become one of the most dominant high-stakes players in the world, surpassing $56 million in career earnings and ranking 4th on poker's all-time money list. His resume includes two WSOP bracelets and enormous scores on the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, including a $3,579,914 win at the 2018 Montenegro Short Deck event.
Career summary
West Virginia-born high-stakes specialist who has won two WSOP bracelets and climbed to 4th on poker's all-time money list with over $56 million in earnings.
Jason Koon poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Triton Montenegro $150k No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $3,393,656 |
| 2025 | WSOP $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller | 1st | $1,968,927 |
| 2023 | Triton Cyprus $100k Main Event | 1st | $2,451,082 |
| 2018 | Triton Montenegro Short Deck | 1st | $3,579,914 |
| 2016 | Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open | 1st | $1,000,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $56,000,000+, plus 2 WSOP bracelets.
Jason Koon playing style
An elite, versatile high-stakes tournament specialist equally skilled across No-Limit Hold'em, Short Deck, and heads-up formats.
Cash games
Plays high-stakes online and live cash games; began online under the aliases "JAKoon1985" and "NovaSky."
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker; has been vocal about directing poker winnings toward various philanthropic causes.
Jason Koon Net Worth
As of November 2026, Jason Koon net worth estimates range from $40 million to $60 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $56M 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 Jason matters
The West Virginia native who climbed to 4th on poker's all-time money list, headlined by a $3.58 million Triton Montenegro Short Deck win.
FAQ about Jason Koon
Where does Jason Koon rank on poker's all-time money list?
4th, with career live tournament earnings exceeding $56 million.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jason Koon have?
Two, including the 2021 Heads-Up Championship and the 2025 $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller.
How much has Jason Koon won playing poker?
Jason Koon has won $56,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.