James Calderaro

James Calderaro
Name James Calderaro
Nickname Big Show
Nationality American
Socials Twitter · Hendonmob
Streams on PokerGO · World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker
Type Player

James Calderaro is an American professional poker player from Venice, Florida, with over $6.1 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $1,289,074 came at the 48th WSOP in June 2017.

James Calderaro: Live Tournament Participation

James Calderaro’s first recorded live cash occurred in July 2006 during the Bellagio Cup II in Las Vegas. He finished in 31st place in a $1,000 + 80 No Limit Hold’em cashing $2,100.

In July 2009, James played in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship at the 40th WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished in 13th place and earned $633,022.

Following this, he joined in a $ 10,000 Pot Limit Hold’em Championship at the 41st WSOP in June 2010. He finished in 3rd place and cashed $284,845.

At the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open in February 2014, he won $271,103. James entered in a $3,500 No Limit Hold’em Championship and finished in 1st place.

Continuing his career, he secured his first bracelet at the 48th WSOP in July 2017. He participated in a $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha – High Roller Event #67 and won his biggest live cash of $1,289,074.

Moreover, he finished in 4th place at the 49th WSOP in June 2018. He pocketed $414,134 in a $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha – High Roller Event #42.

In October 2024, James competed in a $1,700 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event #13 at the WSOPC Pompano Beach. He ended up in 102nd place, earning $3,404.

Tournament results

2 appearances across 1 event type
Appearances
2
Net profit
$37,350
First appearance
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Last appearance
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Event Date Result
$15,000 + 100 Pot Limit Omaha
· $37,350
$37,350
$5,000 + 100 Pot Limit Omaha – Dealer’s Choice
· $0
$0