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John Hennigan is an American professional poker player. He holds American nationality and citizenship status.
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Born (date and place of birth)
John Hennigan was born on August 10, 1970, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Residence (current location)
John Hennigan currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Education (institution, specialization)
Specific educational background details for John Hennigan are not publicly available; professional poker players generally have diverse educational experiences and often gain poker skills through self-study and practical experience.
Children (number, ages)
No public information is available regarding children for John Hennigan; family details are often kept private by players.
Year started playing poker
John Hennigan’s serious poker career started in the late 1990s, with notable tournament presence beginning in 1999.
Age when started playing
He began serious poker involvement at about age 29.
Year turned professional
He transitioned to professional poker around 2001-2002, shortly after early WSOP successes.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
His first major tournament victory was the 2002 WSOP $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. event, winning $117,320.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
No public information on his early poker mentor; many pros develop skills independently or via peers.
First important tournament
First important tournament was the 1999 WSOP $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, finishing 19th.
Main motivation for turning pro
Transition driven by the realization that professional pool wasn’t sustainable and a natural inclination to gamble and compete at higher stakes.
Initial bankroll
No verified details available about his initial bankroll or early financial backers.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Primarily learned poker through experience and high-stakes play rather than formal coaching.
First sponsor/backing
No public details on first sponsorship deals.
Total live tournament winnings
Exceeds approximately $9.6 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025.
Number of tournament wins
Has won 7 WSOP bracelets and 1 WPT title among other victories.
Number of final tables
Multiple WSOP and notable tournament final tables including 50+ WSOP cashes.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1.5 million at the 2014 $50,000 WSOP Poker Players Championship.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Seven WSOP bracelets won between 2002 and 2024 in varied events.
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 50 cashes totaling more than $6.1 million from WSOP events.
WSOP final tables
Multiple final table appearances at WSOP in mixed games and Hold’em.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Best WSOP Main Event finish was 19th place in 1999.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Strong results in super high roller mixed events and marquee tournaments like the $50k Players Championship.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Multiple high roller wins between $25K-$100K buy-ins and mixed game events.
Online tournament winnings
No publicly detailed online tournament winnings.
Major online titles
No major online tournament titles recorded.
Poker team
No verified current poker team affiliations.
Main cash game limits
Primarily plays top-level high stakes mixed game cash sessions.
Highest stakes played
Participated in $100,000+ buy-in events and elite mixed cash games.
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for notable high stakes, high-risk mixed game cash sessions.
"Big Game" participation
Participated in famous "Big Game" high stakes cash sessions.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Cash game profits are not public but regarded as substantial.
Country ranking
Rated among the top American poker professionals.
All Time Money List position
Ranked approximately top 30 on All Time Money List with $9.6M+ earnings.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Exact ROI unknown; consistent high finishes suggest positive ROI.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cashes range broadly, with highs in six figures.
ITM percentage
Likely approximately 20-30% ITM rate based on career cashes.
Final table percentage from cashes
Solid final table percentage given frequent deep runs.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Peak years include 2007, 2014, 2024 with occasional lean years.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Mixed game specialist excelling in Hold’em, Stud, and draw variants.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Focuses on live tournaments and high stakes cash mixed games.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full ring and mixed game tables.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Expert in NLHE, Limit Hold’em, H.O.R.S.E., 2-7 Triple Draw, Seven Card Stud.
Specialization limits
Specialized at high stakes $25K+ buy-in events and elite cash limits.
Online rooms where plays
No known regular online poker activity.
Favorite casinos/locations
Favors WSOP Las Vegas, Borgata Atlantic City, Bellagio high stakes rooms.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive, high risk, and highly skilled mixed game player.
Known for bluffs/traps
Selective aggressive bluffs combined with strategic trapping.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Blends mathematical GTO-based play with intuition and experience.
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to different games and opponents.
Playing strengths
Mixed game expertise, mental toughness, adaptability.
GTO strategy usage
Extensive use of GTO principles in mixed games and cash.
Poker software usage
Likely uses analytical and training software typical among pros.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured in WSOP and WPT broadcasts including 2007 Borgata win.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in multiple seasons of High Stakes Poker.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Appeared on Poker After Dark, especially mixed game episodes.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in poker media and documentaries profiling his poker career.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in major poker outlets including PokerNews and CardPlayer.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Public record of podcast appearances limited or non-specific.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No record of hosting an own podcast.
Facebook (account link)
Active in poker-related Facebook profile or pages.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No verified personal YouTube channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No known Twitch streaming presence.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No documented TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No public professional LinkedIn profile closely tied to poker.
Posting frequency in social media
Low to moderate social media posting frequency focused on major events.
Type of content in social media
Mainly poker results and occasional personal updates.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Current sponsor information not publicly detailed.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Past sponsorships are not well documented publicly.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No known poker ambassadorship roles.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No publicly known non-poker business ventures.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No known public poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No public coaching services available.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not publicly applicable.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No known authored materials or educational content.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No participation in affiliate marketing revealed.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise offerings documented.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Has not published poker books.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No publicly available training series participation.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No recorded masterclass presentations.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No public coaching engagements.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No information on coached students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube content attributed.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Subject of multiple poker articles; not a regular writer.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular poker columns authored.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No public records of poker conference speaking.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No involvement in poker controversies.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations reported.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No public casino conflicts reported.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No known legal issues.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes with players.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No reported tournament violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public tax issues known.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Some criticism for inconsistent play at times, typical of high-risk styles.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Generally maintains low profile, addressing critiques via performance.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2018.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Poker Hall of Fame inductee, class of 2018.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Highly respected by peers such as Daniel Negreanu and Gavin Smith.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No additional formal poker publication awards recorded.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
7 WSOP bracelets, 1 WPT title, Poker Hall of Fame induction, $9.6M+ in earnings.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
One of only nine players with 7 WSOP bracelets; notable longevity and mixed game dominance.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Key figure in popularizing mixed games and raising strategic standards.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No specific public charity participation records.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Regarded as one of the greatest mixed game players and respected all-rounder.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced poker by demonstrating mixed game excellence and versatility.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $1,500 Dealer's Choice | 1500 | 1 | $138,296 |||| 2019 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $10,000 Seven Card Stud | 10000 | 1 | $245,451 |||| 2018 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. | 10000 | 1 | $414,692 |||| 2016 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $10,000 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball (Limit) Championship | 10000 | 1 | $320,103 |||| 2014 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $50,000 The Poker Players Championship | 50000 | 1 | $1,517,767 |||| 2004 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | 5000 | 1 | $325,360 |||| 2002 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. | 2000 | 1 | $117,320
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
No participation recorded
WSOP Europe
No participation recorded
WSOP Circuit events
No participation recorded
WSOP Paradise
No participation recorded
WSOP Online events
No participation recorded
WPT Online series
No participation recorded
WPT500 events
No participation recorded
WPT DeepStacks
No participation recorded
WPT Prime events
No participation recorded
EPT Online events
No participation recorded
EPT National events
No participation recorded
Triton Poker Series
No participation recorded
Super High Roller Series
No participation recorded
Aria High Roller Series
No participation recorded
Bellagio Cup
No participation recorded
PokerGO Cup
No participation recorded
US Poker Open
No participation recorded
Poker Masters
No participation recorded
Macau Millions
No participation recorded
Aussie Millions
No participation recorded
APPT (Asia Pacific Poker Tour)
No participation recorded
LAPT (Latin American Poker Tour)
No participation recorded
Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP)
No participation recorded
UK & Ireland Poker Tour
No participation recorded
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)
No participation recorded
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)
No participation recorded
FTOPS (Full Tilt Online Poker Series)
No participation recorded
partypoker MILLIONS Online
No participation recorded
888poker XL Series
No participation recorded
GGPoker WSOP Online
No participation recorded
Natural8 series
No participation recorded
Winamax series
No participation recorded
Unibet Open Online
No participation recorded
PokerStars Sunday Million
No participation recorded
partypoker Sunday LIVE
No participation recorded
888poker Sunday Challenge
No participation recorded
Borgata tournaments
2007 | USA | Borgata | Borgata Winter Open | Main Event | 10000 | 1 | $1,606,223 | 571
Commerce Casino events
No participation recorded
Bicycle Casino tournaments
No participation recorded
Thunder Valley events
No participation recorded
Bay 101 tournaments
No participation recorded
Lucky Chances events
No participation recorded
Venetian tournaments
No participation recorded
Wynn Classic
No participation recorded
Aria tournaments
No participation recorded
Bellagio tournaments
No participation recorded
Caesars events
No participation recorded
Flamingo tournaments
No participation recorded
Golden Nugget tournaments
No participation recorded
Crown Australian Poker Championship
No participation recorded
Star Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Casino de Monte-Carlo tournaments
No participation recorded
Aviation Club de France
No participation recorded
Concord Card Casino events
No participation recorded
Holland Casino tournaments
No participation recorded
Spielbank tournaments
No participation recorded
Campione tournaments
No participation recorded
San Remo tournaments
No participation recorded
Malta Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Cyprus tournaments
No participation recorded
Rozvadov tournaments
No participation recorded
Heads-Up Championships
No participation recorded
Mixed Games Championships
No participation recorded
PLO Championships
No participation recorded
HORSE Championships
No participation recorded
8-Game Mix tournaments
No participation recorded
Short Deck tournaments
No participation recorded
Bounty tournaments
No participation recorded
Turbo tournaments
No participation recorded
Deep Stack events
No participation recorded
Freezeout tournaments
No participation recorded
Re-entry events
No participation recorded
Satellite tournaments
No participation recorded
Spin & Go tournaments
No participation recorded
Celebrity Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Charity poker events
No participation recorded
Media tournaments
No participation recorded
Industry events
No participation recorded
Invitational tournaments
No participation recorded
Exhibition matches
No participation recorded
Poker After Dark
Appeared multiple times on Poker After Dark including mixed game episodes.
High Stakes Poker
Participated in several seasons of High Stakes Poker.
Poker Night in America
No participation recorded
Live at the Bike
No participation recorded
PokerGO events
Participated in PokerGO events, especially in high roller and mixed game series.
ESPN Featured Tables
Featured in WSOP and WPT broadcasts on ESPN.
Live cash game sessions (documented)
Active in high stakes live cash games in venues like Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
High Stakes cash games
Regular participant in high stakes cash games.
Private game participations
Regular in prestigious private high stakes mixed game sessions.
Casino cash game sessions
Participated in various casino cash games primarily in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Online cash game results
No verified detailed records of online cash game results.
Mixed game cash sessions
Known for high stakes mixed game cash sessions.
WSOP Circuit stops
No participation recorded
WPT Regional events
No participation recorded
EPT National stops
No participation recorded
Local circuit events
No participation recorded
State championship events
No participation recorded
Regional poker league events
No participation recorded
PokerStars tournaments
No recorded tournament participation
partypoker events
No recorded tournament participation
888poker tournaments
No recorded tournament participation
GGPoker events
No recorded tournament participation
Natural8 tournaments
No recorded tournament participation
Winamax events
No recorded tournament participation
Unibet tournaments
No recorded tournament participation
iPoker network events
No recorded tournament participation
Other platform results
No recorded tournament participationnationality: John Hennigan is an American professional poker player holding American nationality and citizenship status.
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