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American
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Born (date and place of birth)
December 22, 1984 in Pensacola, Florida, USA
Residence (current location)
Primarily New York City Metropolitan Area, USA
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied psychology at the University of West Florida before dropping out to pursue poker full-time
Year started playing poker
Early 2000s, started playing seriously as a teenager around age 18
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement at age 18
Year turned professional
Approximately 2006, after earning initial online bankroll and dropping out of college
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2007 WPT Mirage Poker Showdown, $1,066,295 prize
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Self-taught through poker books and online study; no specific mentor publicly documented
First important tournament
Early online poker tournaments; first major live tournament was 2007 WPT Mirage Poker Showdown
Main motivation for turning pro
Growing poker success online with $350,000 bankroll earned in 6 months; motivation to pursue poker professionally instead of college
Initial bankroll
Approximately $350,000 earned playing online over six months
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-study from numerous poker books; later founded PokerCoaching.com for structured poker education and produced training content
Total live tournament winnings
Over $9,387,500 in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
2 World Poker Tour titles plus multiple other tournament victories including recent PokerGO events
Number of final tables
At least 50+ final tables in major tournaments given career longevity and results
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,120,310 at the 2008 WPT World Poker Finals
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (won first WSOP bracelet in 2025 WSOP Online $1,000 NL Hold'em Freezeout event)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 57 WSOP money finishes
WSOP final tables
At least 2 WSOP final tables (including high-profile finishes in 6-max NLH events)
Best WSOP Main Event result
No notable top finish in WSOP Main Event; best results mostly in side events
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Wins and cashes in high roller events like PokerGO Cup with buy-ins up to $25,000
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Wins in $25,000 buy-in tournaments including 2024 PokerGO Cup Event #8
Online tournament winnings
Significant online earnings early in career; exact totals not publicly detailed but initial bankroll was $350K online
Major online titles
Early online success under screen names FieryJustice, Jcardshark, JonLittle but no major online championships publicly noted
Poker team
Owner and head coach of PokerCoaching.com; no major corporate team affiliations documented
Main cash game limits
Mostly focuses on tournament play; known to have cash game experience but stakes unspecified publicly
Highest stakes played
Known to play high stakes tournaments up to $25,000 buy-ins and participate in high-stakes cash games informally
Notable high stakes sessions
Participated in high-stakes cash games and practiced structured learning for cash games documented in his books and coaching
"Big Game" participation
No public records of participation in famous televised "Big Game" sessions
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Not publicly disclosed
Country ranking
Among top American tournament players historically, with continued relevance on poker tours
All Time Money List position
Positioned highly on All Time Money lists for American tournament players, approaching $10 million in live earnings
Tournament ROI (if known)
Not publicly detailed; known for disciplined approach and positive ROI confirmed by career longevity
Average tournament win
Average cash amounts vary, with several six-figure scores and many smaller deep finishes
ITM percentage
Typically ranges consistent with elite tournament pros, estimated over 20% ITM rate in career
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table rate estimated approximately 20-25% of cashes based on career results
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Active with strong results yearly since mid-2000s; notable peak years in 2007-2008 and consistent top finishes into 2024-2025
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em specialist in tournaments
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments with supplemental online tournament play and educational content creation
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Primarily full ring and 6-max tournament formats
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha in some events
Specialization limits
Tournament buy-ins ranging from small stakes early to $25,000 in high roller events
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars, other major online rooms under screen names FieryJustice, Jcardshark, JonLittle
Favorite casinos/locations
Frequent venues include Bellagio, Mirage, Foxwoods, and major U.S. tournament casinos
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive, mathematically grounded, disciplined tournament player focusing on value betting and controlled aggression
Known for bluffs/traps
Balanced with calculated aggression; known for strategic bluffing and trapping in tournament play
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Strongly mathematical and theory-based with deep strategic preparation, blended with practical adaptability
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to different fields and opponents, which has supported career longevity and modern relevancy
Playing strengths
Tournament strategy, disciplined bankroll management, multi-level thinking, hand reading, and aggressiveness under control
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates advanced Game Theory Optimal (GTO) concepts in play and coaching
Poker software usage
Uses poker software tools for analysis and training, including models taught on PokerCoaching.com
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Multiple appearances on WPT televised final tables and poker TV streams; regular commentator for streamed poker events
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No known High Stakes Poker show appearances
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No public record of Poker After Dark appearances
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No major documentary film features documented
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Interviewed by PokerNews, CardPlayer, and other poker media multiple times about career and strategy
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Frequent guest on poker-related podcasts, no single proprietary podcast owned except his own content channels
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
Hosts poker educational podcast and streaming content mainly at PokerCoaching.com and YouTube channels
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
Jonathan Little Poker channel with thousands of subscribers featuring training videos and hand reviews
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No large-scale dedicated Twitch channel publicly documented
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-little-76711b32 - professional profile listing poker career and coaching experience
Posting frequency in social media
Regular content updates including weekly blogs, coaching videos, and social media posts
Type of content in social media
Poker strategy education, hand analysis, coaching tips, and poker lifestyle insights
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Runs own PokerCoaching.com; no third-party major sponsorships currently documented
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Historically independent without major poker sponsorship deals; promotional partnerships through coaching brand
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Ambassador of PokerCoaching.com and associated poker education platforms
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Founder and owner of PokerCoaching.com, an acclaimed online poker training company
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
Involved in developing poker training products and apps such as Insta Poker Coach
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Provides online coaching via PokerCoaching.com with structured courses, hand reviews, and coaching packages
Coaching rates (if public)
Rates vary by program; full details available on official site, typically premium-level pricing
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Author of 15+ poker books including "Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker" series, "Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit Hold’em", and numerous video courses
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
Hosts affiliate marketing partnerships promoting PokerCoaching.com and training products
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
Limited to branded poker coaching merchandise sold through PokerCoaching.com
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Notable titles include "Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker" Volumes 1-3 (2011-2013), "Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit Hold'em" (2017), and others available on major platforms
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Created multiple training series available exclusively on PokerCoaching.com
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
Conducted online masterclasses and seminars related to poker strategy via own platforms
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Extensive coaching experience through PokerCoaching.com with positive testimonials from many students
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
Several students have cited his coaching in improved tournament results, no widely publicized famous students publicly named
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
Numerous instructional videos with high view counts on poker tournament strategy and hand analysis
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Regular contributor to poker media including PokerNews and CardPlayer with strategy articles
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Provided columns and blogs primarily via PokerCoaching.com and affiliated poker sites
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Participated in poker industry conferences as speaker and panelist on poker strategy and coaching
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Some community debate about his coaching style and approach to poker education but largely respected
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Advocates for disciplined, scientific poker learning and continuous improvement as response to critiques
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
WPT Season VI Player of the Year (2007-2008 season)
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected for contributions to poker education and tournament success by peers and industry
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Two WPT titles, over $9M in live earnings, published influential poker books and developed widely used training platform
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
One of the few players to win multiple WPT titles and maintain high-level performance over nearly two decades
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Major contributor to poker education through books, coaching platforms, and strategy content widely used globally
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as one of the hardest working and most methodical professional poker players of his generation with significant educational impact
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped popularize structured poker coaching online; influenced how modern pros study and prepare for tournaments
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-06-10 | USA | WSOP Online | WSOP Online Platform | $1,000 NLHE Freezeout | 1000 | 1 | $90,663 | 533 | | |||| 2024-06-13 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | $5,000 NLH 6-Handed | 5000 | 3 | $238,833 | | | |||| other WSOP cashes and final tables spanning from 2007 to 2025 with 57+ cashes as recorded
WSOP Online events
2025-06-10 | USA | WSOP Online | Online | $1,000 NLHE Freezeout | 1000 | 1 | $90,663 | 533 | |
PokerGO Cup
2024-02-03 | USA | PokerGO Cup | PokerGO Cup | $26,000 NLHE | 26000 | 1 | $453,750 | | | |||| 2024-03-15 | USA | PokerGO Cup | PokerGO Cup | $10,000 NLHE | 10000 | 1 | | | |
Poker Masters
2024-09-14 | USA | Poker Masters | Poker Masters | $10,100 NLHE | 10100 | 1 | $226,800 | | |
Frequent live commentator for televised and streamed poker tournaments including PokerGO events