Jesse Sylvia biography
Jesse Sylvia comes from West Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and studied mathematics at California Lutheran University.
At the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event he reached the final table as chip leader and finished runner-up to Greg Merson for $5,292,889, the biggest score of his career. In 2016 he won the WPT Borgata Poker Open for $821,811. He has more than 80 WSOP cashes, including 3rd places in a $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em event in 2015 and an A$25,000 event at WSOP Asia Pacific in 2014.
Sylvia has close to $7.9 million in recorded live earnings.
Career summary
Runner-up in the 2012 WSOP Main Event and the 2016 WPT Borgata Poker Open champion, Jesse Sylvia has close to $7.9 million in live earnings.
Jesse Sylvia poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | DeepStack Extravaganza $1,600 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $184,707 |
| 2016 | WPT Borgata Poker Open | 1st | $821,811 |
| 2015 | WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $211,731 |
| 2014 | WSOP Asia Pacific A$25,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $190,613 |
| 2012 | WSOP Main Event | 2nd | $5,292,889 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $7,800,000+.
Jesse Sylvia playing style
Sylvia is a solid, experienced no-limit hold'em tournament player and a strong heads-up player.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Jesse matters
Jesse Sylvia from Martha's Vineyard led the 2012 Main Event final table and later added a WPT title.
FAQ about Jesse Sylvia
How did Jesse Sylvia finish in the 2012 Main Event?
2nd, behind Greg Merson, for $5,292,889.
Has Jesse Sylvia won a WPT title?
Yes, the WPT Borgata Poker Open in 2016 for $821,811.
How much has Jesse Sylvia won playing poker?
Jesse Sylvia has won $7,800,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jesse Sylvia have?
Jesse Sylvia has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
