Jonas Lauck biography
Jonas Lauck was born on July 6, 1987, in Saarland, Germany, and grew up in Primstal as the son of two teachers. He studied mathematics and sport at the University of Koblenz-Landau and has played online since 2008 under the screen name "llJaYJaYll" on PokerStars.
In September 2016 he won the World Championship of Online Poker Main Event, beating 2,090 players for $1,517,541. That summer he also finished 37th in the WSOP Main Event. He won his first World Series of Poker bracelet in 2019 in the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty for $260,335 and a second in an online Monster Stack event in 2022.
Lauck has more than 50 WSOP cashes, over $2 million in live tournament earnings and more than $3 million online. He lives in Vienna.
Career summary
The 2016 WCOOP Main Event champion and a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, Jonas "llJaYJaYll" Lauck is one of Germany's top online tournament players.
Jonas Lauck poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WSOP Online Monster Stack | 1st | $173,223 |
| 2019 | WSOP $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty | 1st | $260,335 |
| 2016 | WCOOP Main Event (online) | 1st | $1,517,541 |
| 2012 | Mega Stack Series Championship, Caesars Palace | 1st | $260,765 |
| 2016 | WSOP Main Event | 37th | $175,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,000,000+, plus 2 WSOP bracelets.
Jonas Lauck playing style
Lauck is a mathematically minded online grinder who is especially strong in fast structures such as turbos and bounty events.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Jonas matters
Jonas Lauck won the biggest online tournament of 2016 and later added two WSOP bracelets.
FAQ about Jonas Lauck
What is Jonas Lauck's online name?
He plays as "llJaYJaYll" on PokerStars.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jonas Lauck have?
Two, won in 2019 and 2022.
How much has Jonas Lauck won playing poker?
Jonas Lauck has won $2,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
