John Juanda biography
Johnson "John" Juanda was born on July 8, 1971, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, to a family of Chinese descent. He immigrated to the United States in 1990 to attend Oklahoma State University and later earned an MBA from Seattle University before eventually settling in Tokyo, Japan. Juanda has won five WSOP bracelets across a range of formats, from Triple Draw Lowball to Pot-Limit Omaha, and captured the WSOP Europe Main Event in 2008 for over $1.5 million. He was named Card Player Magazine's Tournament Player of the Year in both 2001 and 2002, and his career-best score came in 2017 with a $2,870,092 win at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Main Event. His career earnings have surpassed $26.3 million.
Career summary
Indonesian-born, Tokyo-based five-time WSOP bracelet winner known for a gentlemanly table demeanor and over $26.3 million in career earnings.
John Juanda poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Triton Poker Super High Roller Main Event | 1st | $2,870,092 |
| 2015 | EPT Barcelona Main Event | 1st | €1,022,593 |
| 2008 | WSOP Europe Main Event | 1st | $1,539,250 |
| 2006 | Crown Australian Poker Championship | 1st | A$1,000,000 |
| 2003 | WSOP $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $203,840 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $26,300,000+, plus 5 WSOP bracelets.
John Juanda playing style
A versatile, widely respected all-around player with consistent success across No-Limit Hold'em, mixed games, and high-stakes Super High Roller events.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist; limited public data on cash game play.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
John Juanda Net Worth
As of November 2026, John Juanda net worth estimates range from $20 million to $30 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $26.3M 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 John matters
The Indonesian-born, Tokyo-based pro known as "a gentleman at the poker table" across two decades of global success.
FAQ about John Juanda
How many WSOP bracelets has John Juanda won?
Five, spanning games including Triple Draw Lowball, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo, and Pot-Limit Omaha.
What is John Juanda's biggest career cash?
A $2,870,092 win at the 2017 Triton Poker Super High Roller Main Event.
How much has John Juanda won playing poker?
John Juanda has won $26,300,000+ in live tournament earnings.