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.
| 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 |
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
editJustin 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
editBonomo 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
editJustin 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.