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Born (date and place of birth)
April 2, 1987 in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, USA
Residence (current location)
Longmeadow, Massachusetts, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Attended college briefly but left to focus on poker; no specific degree information available
Year started playing poker
Began playing seriously in mid-2000s, with online presence from around 2005
Age when started playing
Approximately 18 years old
Year turned professional
2008 with first big live tournament breakthrough
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2014 WPT Montreal, won $463,432
First important tournament
Early online tournaments under screenname "Iftarii" before transitioning to live events; specific first tournament unknown
Main motivation for turning pro
Passion for poker grew from online success and preference over college studies
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with strong analytical and strategic skills; mentored by high-stakes players in later career stages
Total live tournament winnings
Over $15 million in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple, including WPT Montreal 2014, WPT Alpha8 for One Drop 2023, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure $50,000 High Roller 2023, Lucky Hearts Poker Open $25,500 High Roller 2022, and others
Number of final tables
Numerous final tables in WPT, WSOP, and Triton Series (exact number not specified, multiple documented)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,537,600 at the 2023 WPT Alpha8 for One Drop
WSOP cashes (number)
At least multiple cashes including notable results (270+ recorded money finishes with approx. $2.7 million earnings)
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Strong results including Triton Poker Series wins and high finishes, with earnings exceeding $6 million in Triton events
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Victory in multiple high roller events including Lucky Hearts Poker Open $25,500 High Roller 2022 ($574,085) and PCA $50,000 High Roller 2023 ($194,814)
Online tournament winnings
Significant, including wins such as 2015 PokerStars Sunday Million ($194,000) and other large high roller online events
Major online titles
Victory in PokerStars High Roller Series and WCOOP $25,000 Heads-Up High Roller
Main cash game limits
High stakes cash games commonly played at top high roller levels (exact stakes unknown)
Highest stakes played
Participated in $200,000 buy-in Triton Super High Roller series and other events with buy-ins $100K+
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for long high-stakes online sessions exceeding 12 hours
Country ranking
Among top American professional poker players
All Time Money List position
Within top rankings on All Time Money List with over $15 million live earnings
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Notably strong 2023 with over $4 million in cashes including multiple high roller wins
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em specialist with strong heads-up and high roller skills; also plays Pot-Limit Omaha
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments and high stakes online tournaments; strong in both live and online arenas
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Experienced in full ring, 6-max, and heads-up formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, multiple tournament formats including heads-up and mixed max
Specialization limits
High roller stakes ranging from $25,000 up to $200,000 and beyond
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (screenname "Iftarii"), other major online platforms for high roller events
Favorite casinos/locations
Seminole Hard Rock (Florida), Wynn Las Vegas, Foxwoods (Connecticut), Triton Poker Series venues (Monte Carlo and others)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive and analytical playing style with a strong strategic approach blending intuition and mathematics
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for employing unconventional and creative strategic plays including bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical analysis with intuitive reads and psychological exploitation of opponents
Style adaptability
High adaptability demonstrated by ability to adjust to opponents and evolving poker metagame
Playing strengths
Heads-up poker, high roller tournament strategy, opponent analysis, multi-format versatility
GTO strategy usage
Utilizes Game Theory Optimal strategies alongside exploitative adjustments
Poker software usage
Known to use advanced poker software tools and coaching for game improvement
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on televised poker shows including WPT broadcasts and Triton Poker coverage
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews with major poker publications including Card Player and Poker News
Facebook (account link)
https://facebook.com/jonathan.jaffe. active profile
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jaffe professional profile available
Posting frequency in social media
Regular social media updates focused on poker and lifestyle content
Type of content in social media
Tournament updates, personal insights, poker strategy and lifestyle
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Offers coaching and mentoring to players through private and professional channels
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Active in coaching, sharing expertise with up-and-coming players
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in articles on PokerListings, Card Player, PokerNews, and others
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized by peers for strategic prowess and heads-up skills
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Notable wins including WPT title, high roller event wins totaling over $15 million in live earnings
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Known for advancing heads-up strategies and serving as mentor and coach in poker community
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Highly respected as a leading American poker pro with success in both live and online formats
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced modern high roller and heads-up tournament play styles with innovative strategies
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024-07 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship | 10000 | 62 | 20040 | | |
WSOP Europe
2013-10 | Europe | WSOP Europe | | €5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Mixed Max | 5000 | 14 | 14905 | | |
Triton Poker Series
2024-11 | Monaco | Triton Poker Series | Monte Carlo | $125,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event | 125000 | | | | | 2024-03 | Vietnam | Triton Poker Series | Vietnam | $200,000 No-Limit Hold’em Eight Max | 200000 | 7 | 865000 |
Aria High Roller Series
2025-08 | USA | Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open | Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood | $25,500 High Roller | 25500 | 5 | 87000 |
Poker Masters
2023-09 | USA | Poker Masters | | $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em Event #10 | 50000 | 1 | 756000 |
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)
2009-09 | Online | WCOOP | | $25,000 Heads-Up High Roller | 25000 | 1 | 315000 |
PokerStars Sunday Million
2015-08 | Online | PokerStars Sunday Million | | | 1 | 194000 |
PokerStars tournaments
2017-02 | Online | PokerStars | | $5,200 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo HRS | 5200 | 1 | 146300 || 2015-08 | Online | PokerStars | | Sunday Million | | 1 | 194000 |
Other platform results
nationality: American