James Duke

James Duke is an American professional poker player from Houston, Texas. He boasts total earnings exceeding $882.6K, with his highest single cash prize of $614,368. Duke has also appeared on Champions Poker Live.

James Duke: Poker Journey on Champions Poker Live

James Duke debuted on June 15th, 2023, in CPL Episode 9. He participated in a $1/3 No Limit Hold ’em game with Minh, Drake Roetker, Austin Wentling, and others. Duke won $1,196.

He encountered his biggest loss on December 4th, 2023, in CPL Episode 69. Engaging in a $10/25 +$25BBA ($50) ($100) No Limit Hold ’em game alongside Brent Hanks, Mark Piatti, Pokernomix, and others, he faced a substantial loss of $9,300.

Duke achieved his best live cash on May 10th, 2024, during CPL Episode 147. He played in a $1/3 No Limit Hold ’em game with Tony Thai, Drama Llama, Chrisu, and others. Jame earned an impressive $5,986.

His most recent appearance was on June 17th, 2024, in CPL Episode 165. Competing in another $1/3 No Limit Hold ’em game with H.V., Heater, Siva, and others, he incurred a $3,000 loss.

James Duke: Live Tournament Participation

James Duke has amassed over 882.6K in earnings from his live tournament participation, beginning with his first recorded cash in May 2008. He participated in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em at the 39th WSOP in Las Vegas. Duke finished 215th and earned $4,022.

His standout achievement came at the 45th WSOP in May 2014, hosted in Las Vegas. He took part in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker Event. Duke navigated to the final table, securing a third-place finish and earning a cash prize of $614,368

In February 2024, Duke competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em Monster Stack Event at the Champions Club Winter Poker Open in Houston. He finished 26th, taking home $760.