John Juanda is Indonesian by birth and also holds American citizenship. He is of Chinese descent and currently based in Tokyo, Japan, with a significant presence in the United States, particularly Marina del Rey, California. His professional poker career is internationally recognized with affiliations spanning multiple countries.
John Juanda was born on July 8, 1971, in Medan, Indonesia, a city in North Sumatra.
John Juanda currently resides in Tokyo, Japan, and also lives in Marina del Rey, California, balancing his global poker career and personal investments.
He completed his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University and earned a master's degree in business administration from Seattle University, which helped refine his strategic thinking and analytical skills.
There is no public information indicating John Juanda has children.
Juanda began playing in poker tournaments around 1997.
He started serious poker involvement at about age 26.
He transitioned to professional poker by the late 1990s, becoming prominent by 2001.
His first major win was at the 2002 WSOP in the $1,500 Triple Draw Lowball Ace to Five event, earning about $49,620 and his first bracelet.
No single mentor is documented; Juanda's poker skills developed through study, experience, and observation, common among pros [general].
The first important tournaments were local Los Angeles events in 1997, leading to his WSOP activity starting in 1999.
Juanda’s motivation was a combination of his competitive drive and realization of his skill and success potential in poker tournaments.
Specific early bankroll details are not public; typical professional journeys involve personal savings or backing to start tournament play [general].
He learned mainly through tournament experience and self-study rather than formal poker courses [general].
Juanda was a founding member and sponsored player of Full Tilt Poker until the site’s closure in 2011.
John Juanda’s live tournament winnings exceed $26.3 million as of 2025.
Juanda has over 20 tournament victories including WSOP bracelets and major titles.
He has reached more than 90 final tables worldwide.
His largest single tournament victory was the 2017 Triton Poker Super High Roller Macau, winning about $2.87 million.
John Juanda has won five WSOP bracelets.
He has cashed 93 times at the WSOP, earning $5.4 million there.
Juanda has 37 WSOP final table appearances.
Best main event result is winning the 2008 WSOP Europe Main Event, a distinct major within the WSOP.
Significant super high roller results include wins at Triton Poker Super High Roller Series events in 2017 and Macau High Stakes.
Has won high roller championships including the 2006 Crown Australian Poker Championship $100,000 speed event.
Online earnings are not publicly detailed, but he was active on Full Tilt Poker.
No widely recorded major online tournament victories known [general].
Former Team Full Tilt Poker member; no current major team affiliation publicly noted.
Primarily plays high stakes tournament poker and high stakes cash games.
Competed in top cash games and tournaments with six-figure and million-dollar buy-ins.
Known for appearances on televised high stakes cash shows like High Stakes Poker.
Participated in famous high stakes "Big Game" cash sessions, details limited by privacy [general].
Exact cash game profits are private and not disclosed publicly [general].
Recognized as Indonesia's top-ranking poker player internationally.
Ranked 27th on the Hendon Mob All Time Money List.
Not publicly calculable though his consistent results indicate a strong positive ROI [general].
His average tournament cash is high, reflecting deep runs in major events [general].
Maintains a high in-the-money percentage typical of elite professionals [general].
Final table percentage is considerable with numerous deep runs and major final tables.
Best years include early 2000s, 2008, and mid-2010s with steady performance otherwise.
Specializes primarily in No-Limit Hold’em and is skilled in mixed games like Stud Hi-Lo and Pot Limit Omaha.
Excels in live tournaments; strong in cash games and online formats historically.
Plays mostly full ring with experience in 6-max and heads-up formats [general].
Skilled in NLHE, Stud Hi-Lo, PLO, 2-7 Draw, Triple Draw Lowball, and other mixed games.
Regular in high and super high stakes, from $10K buy-ins to $1 million plus events.
Primarily known for Full Tilt Poker affiliations; current online activity not publicized.
Popular venues include Bellagio, Foxwoods, Monte Carlo, and casinos in Macau.
Methodical, calculating, disciplined, and extremely composed, earning the nickname “the silent assassin”.
Known for well-timed and strategic bluffing rather than frequent bluff attempts.
Combines mathematical rigor with practical intuition to make strategic decisions.
Highly adaptable, adjusting play style to opponents and tournament phases effectively.
Exceptional opponent reading, bankroll management, endurance, and multi-format expertise.
Incorporates Game Theory Optimal strategies supplemented by experience-based adaptation [general].
Uses analysis and training software, common among high-level players for study and improvement [general].
Featured on High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark, and multiple televised tournament broadcasts.
Participated in multiple High Stakes Poker seasons and episodes.
Appeared on Poker After Dark from circa 2009 to 2015.
Featured in poker documentaries on the poker boom and high roller events [general].
Interviewed by major outlets including Card Player Magazine and PokerNews.
Has appeared on poker podcasts though specifics are less documented [general].
No personal poker or related podcast [general].
No notable public Facebook presence known [general].
No personal YouTube channel; features on third-party poker channels [general].
No official Twitch streaming channel [general].
No known TikTok presence [general].
No public professional LinkedIn profile available [general].
Sporadic social media posting focused on poker updates and events [general].
Shares tournament results, poker insights, and occasional personal posts [general].
Previously sponsored by Full Tilt Poker; no current major sponsorships public.
Full Tilt Poker from early 2000s until 2011 shutdown.
Ambassador for Full Tilt Poker until 2011.
Investing outside poker; no major own business publicly documented.
Early co-founder investor in Full Tilt Poker and venture investments.
No public coaching offerings [general].
Not publicly available [general].
No published poker educational books or materials [general].
No known affiliate partnerships [general].
No personal merchandise line known [general].
No authored books [general].
Has not publicly participated in formal training series [general].
No reported masterclass presentations [general].
No public coaching work [general].
No publicly known notable students coached [general].
No educational YouTube content [general].
Featured in numerous poker media articles covering career, strategy, and achievements.
No regular magazine column authored by Juanda [general].
No public poker speaking engagements [general].
No involvement in any poker scandals [general].
No accusations or controversies [general].
No public disputes or conflicts reported [general].
No known legal proceedings [general].
No public disputes or controversies with other players [general].
No tournament rule violations known [general].
No public tax issues [general].
Rare criticism; widely respected for professionalism and skill [general].
No known public responses needed [general].
Card Player Magazine Tournament Player of the Year 2001 and 2002; Poker Hall of Fame 2015.
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2015.
Highly praised by peers including Daniel Negreanu as one of the most consistent and underrated players.
Tournament Player of the Year awards and other poker industry honors.
Five WSOP bracelets, EPT Barcelona champion, Triton Poker Super High Roller champion, Full Tilt Poker founder.
27th on Hendon Mob All Time Money List; highest-earning Indonesian player.
Co-founding Full Tilt Poker and maintaining top-level tournament results contributed to poker’s growth.
Participated in charity events, though specific amounts and beneficiaries are not public [general].
Among poker’s great tournament players known for consistency, professionalism, and high-stakes success.
Contribution through high-level achievements, online poker entrepreneurship, and setting tournament standards.
2022 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 43rd | 28000 | 1634 |||| 2011 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel | $10,000 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship | 1st | $367,170 |||| 2008 | UK | WSOP Europe | Majestic Barriere Cannes | £10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1st | £868,800 |||| 2003 | USA | WSOP | Rio | $2,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split | 1st | (undisclosed) |||| 2002 | USA | WSOP | Rio | $1,500 Triple Draw Lowball | 1st | $49,620
2015 | Spain | EPT | Barcelona | €5,000 Main Event | 1st | €1,022,593 |||| 2010 | UK | EPT | London | £5,000 Main Event | 2nd | £545,000
2008 | UK | WSOP Europe | Majestic Barriere Cannes | £10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1st | £868,800
2017 | Macau | Triton Poker Series | Macau | Super High Roller Main Event | HK$1,000,000 | 1st | $2,870,092 | ...
2017 | Australia | Aussie Millions | Crown Casino Melbourne | High Roller | | | | ...
2025-04-30 | Taiwan | Asian Poker Tour | Taipei | Single Day High Roller | TWD 120,000 | 1st | TWD 3,571,700 | 230
No documented tournament commentary work [general].