Justin Bonomo
| Justin Bonomo | |
|---|---|
 Bonomo at 2018 WPT Amsterdam | |
| Nickname(s) | ZeeJustin |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Born | September 30, 1985 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 55[1] |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 64th, 2015 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 11[2] |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
Justin Bonomo (born September 30, 1985) (known online as ZeeJustin) is an American high-stakes professional poker player, and a former Magic the Gathering competitor.[3] He became the youngest player to be featured at a televised final table on February 19, 2005, when he placed fourth during the inaugural year of the EPT at the French Open in Deauville, France.[4] He was 19 at the time.
As of 2024, Bonomo has live tournament earnings of over $63,000,000;[5] this total makes him one of the highest-earning live tournament players of all time.[6]
At the World Series of Poker, Bonomo has 55 cashes, made 19 final tables, and has won three bracelets and one circuit ring for $14,292,554 in winnings.[7] His first bracelet came in 2014 in Event #11: No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed, earning $449,980.[8] Bonomo came in second in the previous event in which he played, Event #5: Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball.[9] This was his third runner-up finish at the WSOP, after one in 2008 and 2011, after which he lamented on Twitter, “Always a bride’s maid, never a bride.”[10][11] At the 2018 WSOP, Bonomo won Event #16, the $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship with a prize of $185,965.[12] He followed this up by winning Event #78, the $1,000,000 One Drop for $10,000,000.[13] With this victory, Bonomo temporarily overtook Daniel Negreanu as number 1 on the all time live tournament money list,[14] until being surpassed by Bryn Kenney in August 2019, then surpassing Kenney again in July 2022. [15]
World Series of Poker[edit]
| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Six Handed | $449,980 |
| 2018 | $10,000 Heads Up No Limit Hold'em Championship | $185,965 |
| 2018 | $1,000,000 No Limit Hold'em The Big One for One Drop | $10,000,000 |
Super High Rollers[edit]
Justin Bonomo is a regular face on the High Roller circuit. In May 2018, he won the $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl for $5,000,000.[16] He has won events such as the Triton High Roller Series, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Super High Roller Bowls in China and Las Vegas, and is a regular at the ARIA High Roller Events.[17]
Online poker[edit]
Bonomo was caught entering major online poker tournaments using multiple accounts in 2006 on Partypoker. He was banned from two sites and tens of thousands of dollars were seized.[18][19][20]
Bonomo was a sponsored member of Team Bodog[21] until January 2010.[22]
In 2011, Bonomo was accused of account sharing with his friend Isaac Haxton by Prahlad Friedman.[23] They have both vehemently denied the accusation.
Personal life[edit]
Justin Bonomo lives in Las Vegas in the Panorama Towers, residence to more than 70 professional poker players. He is originally from Fairfax, Virginia.[24]
Bonomo practices polyamory.[25]
He donated $13,250 to the SENS project, a life extension research project.[26]
References[edit]
- ^ "Justin Bonomo". WSOP.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Justin Bonomo". World Poker Tour. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "Justin Bonomo's life: Biggest profits and losses, Private life and Net worth". somuchpoker.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "European Poker Tour - EPT Deauville, EPT Tournament - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Justin Bonomo's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "All Time Money List". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Justin Bonomo". WSOP.com. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "45th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2014, No Limit Hold'em - Six Handed (Event #11)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "45th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2014, Limit 2-7 Triple Draw (Event #5)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "39th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2008, Limit/No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "42nd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2011, Limit 2-7 Triple Draw". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "49th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2018, No Limit Hold'em - Heads Up Championship (Event #16)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "49th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2018, No Limit Hold'em - The Big One for One Drop (Event #78)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Pokerfuse.com: Justin Bonomo Overtakes Daniel Negreanu on All-Time Money List
- ^ "Bryn Kenney Calls His Shot, Takes Over Top Spot On Poker's All-Time Live Tournament Earnings List - Poker News". www.cardplayer.com. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "2018 Super High Roller Bowl, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Justin Bonomo's incredible rush continues with victory in the $10K Heads Up Event - Somuchpoker". somuchpoker.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ "Double Standards In Poker". BLUFF Magazine. September 2008. Archived from the original on March 16, 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ Cypra, Dan (April 2, 2009). "ZeeJustin Unbanned on PokerStars". pokernewsdaily.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ Gordon, Nicole (May 29, 2009). "The PokerNews Profile: Justin Bonomo". PokerNews.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ Hintze, Haley (May 5, 2008). "Justin Bonomo Signs with Bodog, Discusses Future". PokerNews.com. Retrieved May 5, 2008.
- ^ Chaivarlis, Elaine (April 1, 2010). "The Nightly Turbo: Team Bodog Down to Two, Gun Duel Over Poker Debt, and More". PokerNews.com. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- ^ Collson, Brett (March 16, 2011). "Prahlad Freidman Accuses Isaac Haxton, Justin Bonomo of Account Sharing". Poker News Daily. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Bradley, Lance (January 2010). "Justin Bonomo Is Living The High Life". BLUFF.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
- ^ pokernewsdotcom (October 23, 2015), Justin Bonomo Embraces Polyamory, archived from the original on April 29, 2019, retrieved October 18, 2017
- ^ "Please Welcome the Newest Members of The Three Hundred Archived 2009-03-03 at the Wayback Machine". Methuselah Foundation Blog. Retrieved on July 5, 2008.