Nationality
John Vale is a US national, and his poker tournament records are listed under the United States.
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Born (date and place of birth)
There is no publicly verified information regarding John Vale’s date and place of birth. Most professional poker players keep detailed personal data private unless revealed in media interviews, player profiles, or official biographies.
Residence (current location)
There are no confirmed sources regarding John Vale's current city or living arrangements. Most poker professionals typically reside in major poker hubs such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, or online-friendly jurisdictions, depending on their tournament schedules.
Education (institution, specialization)
No publicly available information exists concerning John Vale's educational background. Many poker professionals have diverse educational histories, ranging from self-taught poker study to university degrees in mathematics, business, or psychology.
Children (number, ages)
There are no disclosed details about John Vale’s children. Parental status among professional players is sometimes revealed in feature interviews or personal social media.
Year started playing poker
The precise year John Vale began playing poker professionally is not documented. Poker pros usually turn to full-time poker after initial success, typically spanning early 20s to mid-30s depending on career trajectory.
Age when started playing
No public record specifies John Vale’s age at serious poker involvement. Many professionals start in their late teens or early twenties, building skills in local games before tournaments.
Year turned professional
The exact year of John Vale’s transition to professional poker is not stated. Typical transition for pros is marked by significant earnings or tournament results.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
John Vale’s first significant tournament victory appears to be a WSOP Circuit ring where he earned $21,552.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
No details on mentors or those who introduced John Vale to poker are published. Many professionals reference family members, local players, or notable coaches as early influences.
First important tournament
Specifics of John Vale's first major tournament participation are not listed. Pros typically start in local casino tournaments, moving up to regional circuits as experience grows.
Main motivation for turning pro
Without public statements, John Vale’s motivation for turning professional isn’t documented. Common motivators for pros include passion for strategy, financial incentives, and freedom from traditional careers.
Initial bankroll
John Vale’s starting bankroll and backing arrangements remain undisclosed. Professional players often self-fund, build bankroll through low-stakes games, or secure backing deals with investors.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
There is no public information on formal poker education for John Vale. Industry pros often utilize coaching, online courses, hand history analysis, and study groups for skill advancement.
First sponsor/backing
There is no available record of a first sponsorship deal or backing arrangement for John Vale. Sponsorships are awarded based on profile, media presence, and live event success, often after initial major wins.
Total live tournament winnings
John Vale’s documented live tournament winnings stand at $21,552 for WSOP events. Another record lists $3,114 in additional tournament winnings, which may be cumulative or duplicate entries.
Number of tournament wins
John Vale has won at least one WSOP Circuit ring and has multiple top-nine finishes in regional tournaments. Exact total tournament victories are not disclosed.
Number of final tables
John Vale has five recorded top-nine final table finishes in a 12-day series in Florida, suggesting multiple final table runs.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
The largest documented single tournament win is $21,552 for his WSOP Circuit ring event.
WSOP bracelets (number)
John Vale has not won any WSOP bracelets.
WSOP cashes (number)
John Vale has one WSOP ring and recorded in-the-money finishes for WSOP events totaling $21,552 in earnings. The precise number of WSOP cashes is not disclosed.
WSOP final tables
Unspecified, but no major WSOP final tables have been recorded to date.
Best WSOP Main Event result
The best WSOP Main Event result listed is participation in Day 1D of the 2023 WSOP Main Event with a reported stack of 27,000, but no prominent finish is noted.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No super high roller event results have been found for John Vale.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No high roller event victories are recorded for John Vale.
Online tournament winnings
No specific online tournament earnings or achievements have been published for John Vale.
Major online titles
There are no online major tournament titles or noteworthy digital victories listed for John Vale.
Poker team
No formal poker team affiliation or stable membership is documented for John Vale.
Main cash game limits
Details regarding John Vale’s primary cash game limits and stakes are not disclosed. Poker professionals typically play stakes from $2/$5 up to $25/$50, scaling with career progression.
Highest stakes played
There is no public record of John Vale’s highest cash game stakes or limits reached. Pros often play their peak stakes in private or streamed casino games.
Notable high stakes sessions
No notable high-stakes cash game sessions or major results have been cited for John Vale.
"Big Game" participation
No confirmed participation in the Big Game or similarly famous high-stakes invitational games.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game profits for John Vale are not available publicly. Only a handful of pros voluntarily disclose lifetime cash game earnings unless required for media features.
Country ranking
No country-level ranking is listed for John Vale in the US poker scene.
All Time Money List position
John Vale is not listed in the global All Time Money List or prominent tournament earnings rankings.
Tournament ROI (if known)
No tournament ROI figures are publicly calculated for John Vale. Pros track ROI privately, with top performers often maintaining 20%-40% across major events.
Average tournament win
There is no industry-published average tournament cash amount for John Vale. Professional players usually average cashes from several hundred to thousands per event, escalating with buy-ins.
ITM percentage
Official in-the-money percentage for John Vale is not reported. Pros typically cash 10-18% of all tournament entries in large fields.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage is unavailable. Industry-standard rates for final table appearance are generally 2-5% for regular tournament players.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Year-by-year performance stats are not detailed for John Vale. Successful professionals often publicly track best years by earnings and final table appearances, and note downswings for analysis.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
There is no explicit mention of John Vale’s discipline specialization. Most professionals focus on No Limit Hold’em for tournaments, but frequently branch into Omaha or Mixed Games as career develops.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
No publicly listed format preferences are available. Most professionals favor live multi-table tournaments while supplementing income with online series and live cash games.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
John Vale’s preferred table size is not specified publicly. Industry standards see pros playing both 6-max and full-ring events; some also specialize in heads-up games for side income.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No known format expertise available, but most pros are skilled in No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and occasionally mixed games such as HORSE or 8-Game.
Specialization limits
No published limit specialization for John Vale. Tournament specialists typically perform best in mid- and high-stakes events but may adjust depending on bankroll and goals.
Online rooms where plays
There are no published online poker rooms where John Vale regularly competes. Professional players often participate in PokerStars, GGPoker, partypoker, and other major platforms.
Favorite casinos/locations
No favorite live venues are listed, but multiple cashes are recorded in Florida-based tournaments, suggesting regular play in that region.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
John Vale’s playing style characterization is not marked in public records. Pros generally fall into categories like tight-aggressive (TAG), loose-aggressive (LAG), or balanced depending on environment.
Known for bluffs/traps
Bluffing reputation is not explicitly stated. Industry standards push for balanced aggression and calibrated bluff frequency in both cash games and tournaments.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
No direct commentary exists on Vale's mathematical versus intuitive approach. Top players blend statistical analysis with field awareness and pattern recognition for effective decision-making.
Style adaptability
There is no reported adaptability profile; however, successful professionals are noted for adjusting playstyle to exploit weaknesses or handle tough opponents at each skill tier.
Playing strengths
John Vale does not have listed key strengths. In general, successful pros excel at hand reading, bankroll management, tournament endurance, and emotional control.
GTO strategy usage
No data is available on Vale’s GTO strategic adoption. Modern pros regularly study and implement Game Theory Optimal principles to improve post-flop play and reduce predictability.
Poker software usage
There are no records of poker software use. Top level players employ HUDs (Heads-Up Displays), solvers, and training platforms for post-session review and improvement.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
No television appearances are attributed to John Vale in mainstream broadcasts. Most televised professionals feature in landmark events or invitationals.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No participation has been recorded in "High Stakes Poker".
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No "Poker After Dark" appearance is noted.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No documentary film features have been listed.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
No major interviews with poker publications are published for John Vale.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
There are no podcast guest spots noted for John Vale.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
There is no record of a personal podcast or video channel.
Facebook (account link)
No Facebook profile or verified page with metrics for John Vale is listed.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No active YouTube channel is associated with John Vale.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
John Vale does not have a documented Twitch streaming channel.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No TikTok presence is listed for John Vale.
LinkedIn profile (link)
There is no LinkedIn professional profile for John Vale.
Posting frequency in social media
Social media posting frequency and engagement for John Vale are not reported. Pros vary in activity depending on their media approach and sponsorship requirements.
Type of content in social media
There are no publicly listed content types for social media activity. Industry pros typically share tournament updates, results, strategy content, and lifestyle posts.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No sponsors are currently published for John Vale.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No historical sponsorships have been documented for John Vale.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
John Vale has not held any platform ambassador roles as publicly listed.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
John Vale has no documented personal business ventures in poker or related industries.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No investments in poker-related projects or business ventures have been attributed to John Vale.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No coaching services or platforms are associated with John Vale.
Coaching rates (if public)
Coaching rates and pricing for John Vale are not publicly reported.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No educational materials have been created or published by John Vale.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
There are no affiliate partnerships or promotions tied to John Vale.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise product lines are published.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No poker books have been written by John Vale.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No public training series participation is recorded for John Vale.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No masterclass or seminar presentations are attributed to John Vale.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No professional coaching work or student testimonials are available.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No notable coaching students are credited to John Vale.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube content has been produced by John Vale.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
No authored poker articles in magazines or online publications have been listed for John Vale.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular poker magazine columns are attributed to John Vale.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No conference speaking engagements are available in public sources.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No public poker scandals have involved John Vale to date.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations or poker integrity cases are tied to John Vale.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No casino or poker room disputes have been publicly reported.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal proceedings regarding John Vale have been found in poker records.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No public player disputes or controversies referencing John Vale are available.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No tournament rule violations or penalties are documented.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
There are no public tax issue disclosures about John Vale.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No major poker community criticism references John Vale in published sources.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
No public responses to criticism are recorded for John Vale.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
There are no major poker industry awards confirmed for John Vale.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
John Vale is not included in any poker hall of fame records.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
There are no documented peer recognition awards for John Vale.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No poker publication awards have been issued to John Vale.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
John Vale’s main achievement is winning a WSOP Circuit ring and casino championship in Florida.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
There are no verified poker records associated with John Vale’s name.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
No contributions to poker development or community-promoting work are publicly recognized for John Vale.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
There is no public evidence of charity tournament participation for John Vale.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
John Vale’s poker legacy is currently defined by regional tournament achievements and a WSOP Circuit reputation; prominence may increase with further success.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
John Vale is not credited with industry-wide poker innovations or influence at this time.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2023 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Paris/Las Vegas | Main Event Day 1D | $10,000 | | | | | ||||2023 | USA | WSOP Event 77 | Paris/Las Vegas | $777 Lucky 7's Day 1C | $777 | | | | | ||||2012 | USA | WSOP Circuit | Palm Beach | Circuit Casino Championship | | 1 | $21,552 | | |
WSOP Circuit events
2012 | USA | WSOP Circuit | Palm Beach | Circuit Casino Championship | | 1 | $21,552 | | |
No tournament commentary work is documented for John Vale.