Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $1.9 million from live tournaments and has won a WSOP Circuit ring. His highest live cash of $249,336 was achieved when he finished 3rd in a 47th WSOP event in June 2016. Additionally, he has appeared on Poker After Dark.

Chris Johnson: Poker Journey on Poker After Dark

Johnson debuted on March 1st, 2021, in PAD S12 Episode 11. He participated in a $100/200 + $200BBA No Limit Hold ’em game with Alex Ding, Sam Soverel, Justin Young, and others. He won $30,475.

Chris returned on March 2nd, 2021, in PAD S12 Episode 12. The stakes remained at $100/200 + $200BBA No Limit Hold ’em game, and he played with Jonathan Little, Jake Daniels, and others. Chris ended the night up $49,525.

His most recent appearance was on March 4th, 2021, during PAD S12 Episode 16. Playing in a $100/200 + $200BBA No Limit Hold ’em game, he was seated with the Matt Berkey, Nick Schulman, Scott Ball, and others. He won $6,000.

Chris Johnson: Live Tournament Participation

Chris Johnson’s first recorded live cash occurred in August 2010. He participated in a $1,600 No Limit Hold’em at the WSOP Circuit in Iowa. Chris placed 19th and cashed for $3,867.

In April 2011, at the WSOP Circuit Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Johnson participated in the $1,600 No Limit Hold’em Championship event and took first place, winning $153,559.

Johnson competed in a $1,590 No Limit Hold’em at the Deep Stack Extravaganza III in Las Vegas. He took 1st place and a prize of $115,335.

He achieved his biggest live cash in June 2016. Johnson competed in a $3,000 No Limit Hold’em Event during the 47th WSOP in Las Vegas. He placed 3rd and earned $249,336.

In December 2019, he placed 11th in a $1,500 + 120 No Limit Hold’em 6 Max Event at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. Chris earned $3,481.