Jesse Lonis biography
Jesse Lonis comes from Little Falls, New York. Before poker he worked in construction, and he learned the live game at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in upstate New York.
He won his first World Series of Poker bracelet online in 2022 in a $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max event, and his second in 2023, when he won the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for $2,303,017. In 2024 he finished runner-up in the WSOP $50,000 High Roller for $1,358,633 and won a $50,000 Triton Super High Roller event in Monte Carlo for $1,502,000. In 2025 he won the $100,000 Triton Montenegro Main Event for $3,446,298, his biggest score, and the $102,000 Onyx Super High Roller invitational for $1,745,625. A third WSOP bracelet followed in October 2026 in an online Mystery Bounty event.
The Hendon Mob credits him with more than $34 million in live tournament earnings, putting him among the most successful American tournament players of the 2020s. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife and children.
Career summary
A three-time WSOP bracelet winner and multiple Triton champion with over $34 million in live earnings, Jesse Lonis is one of the leading high-roller players of the 2020s.
Jesse Lonis poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Triton Montenegro $100,000 Main Event | 1st | $3,446,298 |
| 2025 | Onyx $102,000 SHRS NLH Invitational | 1st | $1,745,625 |
| 2024 | Triton Monte Carlo $50,000 Super High Roller | 1st | $1,502,000 |
| 2023 | WSOP $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller | 1st | $2,303,017 |
| 2022 | WSOP Online $1,000 NLH 6-Max | 1st | $73,370 |
| 2024 | WSOP $50,000 High Roller NLHE | 2nd | $1,358,633 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $34,100,000+, plus 3 WSOP bracelets.
Jesse Lonis playing style
Lonis is a fearless, high-volume tournament player comfortable in both no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha, known for applying steady pressure in short-handed high-roller fields.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player based in Las Vegas.
Why Jesse matters
Jesse Lonis went from low-stakes games in upstate New York to the top of the high-roller circuit, winning WSOP bracelets and multiple Triton titles in only a few years.
FAQ about Jesse Lonis
How many WSOP bracelets does Jesse Lonis have?
Three: a 2022 online event, the 2023 $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller and a 2026 online Mystery Bounty event.
What is Jesse Lonis's biggest win?
He won $3,446,298 in the 2025 Triton Montenegro $100,000 Main Event.
How much has Jesse Lonis won playing poker?
Jesse Lonis has won $34,100,000+ in live tournament earnings.
