Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
October 1985 in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Residence (current location)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Year started playing poker
2006
Age when started playing
Approximately 21 years old
Year turned professional
2006
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2016 WSOP Circuit $3,250 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller event at Bicycle Casino, winning $108,345
First important tournament
Early live cash recorded in June 2008; specific first tournament details unavailable
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $4,714,914 in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
9 recorded tournament wins
Number of final tables
Over 39 final table appearances
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,255,180 at the 2025 WSOP $1,500 Millionaire Maker (later rescinded; prize money was awarded but bracelet was not)
WSOP bracelets (number)
Three WSOP bracelets from online events (2022, 2023, 2024); the 2025 Millionaire Maker bracelet was rescinded due to an investigation
WSOP cashes (number)
391 WSOP cash finishes
Best WSOP Main Event result
No recorded final table appearance in the WSOP Main Event; notable deep runs in other events
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
2016 WSOP Circuit $3,250 High Roller win at Bicycle Casino
Online tournament winnings
Significant online WSOP bracelet wins in No-Limit Hold'em events
Major online titles
Three WSOP Online bracelets (2022, 2023, 2024)
Country ranking
Among top American tournament players based on earnings and activity
All Time Money List position
Within top 200 in All-Time Money (approximate based on recorded earnings)
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Active with significant cashes across years 2008–2025, peak earnings in 2025 with Millionaire Maker run
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live and online tournaments, occasional high roller events
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
6-max and full ring tournaments based on event participation
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Primarily No-Limit Hold'em
Specialization limits
Mid to high stakes tournaments ($400 to $10,000+ buy-ins)
Online rooms where plays
ClubWPT (promotion involvement), PokerStars (inferred from WSOP Online participation)
Favorite casinos/locations
Bicycle Casino (Los Angeles), Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas venues
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive, capable of calculated comebacks and high-pressure plays
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for sharp reads and strategic aggression; involved controversially in alleged chip dumping incident in 2025
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical and intuitive play with experience from years of live and online play
Style adaptability
Demonstrated ability to adapt and recover from large chip deficits in high-stakes tournaments
Playing strengths
Endurance in large field events, high roller experience, online and live tournament success
GTO strategy usage
Likely integration of modern Game Theory Optimal strategies considering high-level performance
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-yaginuma-16290149
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
ClubWPT (noted for promotional backing related to Millionaire Maker event)
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
The 2025 WSOP $1,500 Millionaire Maker final table ended in controversy with allegations of chip dumping between Yaginuma and James Carroll related to an additional $1 million bonus promotion; bracelet was rescinded by WSOP after investigation.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
Specific accusations connected to the 2025 Millionaire Maker final involving collusion/chip dumping; WSOP ruled no winner was recognized.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Yaginuma expressed pride in past online bracelet wins but did not publicly dispute WSOP findings regarding 2025 Millionaire Maker results.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized as a top-tier American poker professional with multiple WSOP online bracelets and significant live results
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Multiple WSOP online bracelets, WSOP Circuit Casino Champion 2016, deep WPT Main Event finish
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Noted for strong online and live tournament versatility and a controversial high-profile WSOP event in 2025
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06-18 | United States | World Series of Poker | Horseshoe & Paris Las Vegas | $1,500 Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold'em | 1500 | 1 | 1255180 | 11996 | | |||| 2024 | United States | WSOP Online | | $666 No-Limit Hold'em Spooky Monsterstack | 666 | 1 | | | |||| 2023 | United States | WSOP Online | | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Max | 1500 | 1 | | | |||| 2022 | United States | WSOP Online | | $400 No-Limit Hold'em Ultra Deepstack Online | 400 | 1 | | |
WSOP Circuit events
2016-12 | United States | WSOP Circuit | Bicycle Casino | $3,250 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller | 3250 | 1 | 108345 | | |