John Bonetti

John Bonetti

  • Name: John Bonetti
  • Current Residence: Deceased
  • Birth Date: 1928
  • Birth Place: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Those who have dealt John Bonetti a bad beat - or a bad hand for that matter - have likely been the victim of a string of his notoriously vitriolic F-bombs in the poker room.

He might be a senior citizen, but the poker pro has a well-deserved reputation for both his deadly card play and his noxious temper. Nonetheless, he is one of poker's most lovable characters, who has earned the friendship and respect of the game's elite.

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Trivia

  • Holds three World Series of Poker gold bracelets
  • Has cashed in 12 World Series Championship events since his first in 1987
  • Known for his blue language and hatred of casino dealers
  • First started playing poker at age 55

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament Place Winnings
2006 WSOP, Event 31, No-Limit Hold'em 154th $2,798
2006 WSOP, Event 19, Seniors' No-Limit Hold'em 68th $2,155
2006 WSOP, Event 2, No-Limit Hold'em 86th $6,063
2005 WSOP, Event 13, $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 3rd $175,215
2005 WSOP, Event 9, $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em 43rd $7,485
2005 WSOP, Event 4, $1,500 Limit Hold'em 29th $5,065
WPT Season 2, Jack Binion World Poker Open 7th $86,377
1992 WSOP, World Series of Poker Main Event - 1992 12th $10,100

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Player Statistics

Cashes11
Total Winnings$879,908
First Place Finishes0
WSOP Bracelets0

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