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Jesse Lonis Poker Bio: Real Name, 2026 Season and Career He/Him
Jesse Lonis → Jesse Davidson Lonis
Jesse Lonis's real name is Jesse Davidson Lonis.
- Known as
- Jesse Lonis
- Real name
- Jesse Davidson Lonis
- Also known as
- none on record
- Category
- Poker Players
Jesse Lonis won the 2025 Card Player Player of the Year award, and in 2026 he is trying to do what no one has in the award's 30 years: win it twice in a row. As of Oct 23, 2026, Jesse is #7 in the Card Player 2026 POY race with 6,637 points and $4,743,887 in qualifying winnings.
Stats as of Oct 2026 (sources checked Oct 23, 2026).
Things You Might Not Know
- He won the 2025 Card Player POY with 10,807 points, eight titles and 27 final tables. (Card Player, 2025 POY)
- His biggest score is $3,446,298 for winning the Triton Montenegro $100,000 Main Event in May 2025. (Card Player, 2025 POY)
- One of his two bracelets came in a $50,000 pot-limit Omaha event. (Card Player, 2025 POY)
Career Snapshot
- WSOP bracelets: 2 (WSOP.com profile)
- Career live earnings: $13.3 million in 2025 alone, the most of any player that year (Card Player Lifestyle) (Card Player Lifestyle, 2025 Review)
2026 So Far
Card Player's 2026 Overall POY leaderboard has Jesse at #7 with 6,637 points, 1 title and 15 final tables for $4,743,887. On the Global Poker Index, Jesse is 9th on the GPI Player of the Year table (Hendon Mob). In the WSOP POY race, Jesse is 7th (Oct 8 WSOP update) (WSOP). WSOP Paradise (Dec 3 to 17, 2026) can still change the standings.
FAQ
What is Jesse Lonis's real name?
Jesse Lonis's real name is Jesse Davidson Lonis.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jesse Lonis have?
2 (WSOP.com profile).
Where does Jesse Lonis rank in 2026?
As of Oct 23, 2026, #7 in Card Player's POY race (6,637 points) and 9th on the GPI Player of the Year table.