James Kim

James Kim is a poker player from Hesperia, California, with over $141.3K in live tournament earnings. He holds a WSOP Circuit ring and achieved his biggest cash of $28,006 by winning the Seniors Ring Event at the WSOP Circuit in Los Angeles in May 2024.

James Kim: Live Tournament Participation

James Kim recorded his first live cash in November 1991. He participated in a $100 + $15 Limit Hold’em event at the Winter Poker Olympics in Bell. Kim finished 4th and took home $2,040.

In July 2002, Kim competed in a $200 + $25 Limit Hold’em tournament at the Larry Flynt Grand Slam of Poker in Gardena He ended up in 4th place and earned $10,380.

Following this, in February 2017, Kim took part in a $365 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo event at the 2016/2017 WSOP Circuit at The Rio. He finished 3rd and received $9,686 in prize money.

In December 2018, Kim took 3rd place in the $400 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors $25K GTD event at the CPPT VI DeepStack Showdown, earning $8,335.

Subsequently, in May 2024, Kim achieved a significant milestone by winning the $400 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors Ring Event. It happened at the WSOPC in Los Angeles. He finished 1st and won $28,006.

Following this, in June 2024, Kim placed 2nd in a $300 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack $30K GTD event. It occurred at the 2024 Orleans Summer Open, which awarded him $9,072.

Most recently, in June 2024, Kim participated in a $105 + $25 No-Limit Hold’em Wednesday Bounty event. It took place at The Gardens Casino Recurring Tournaments in Los Angeles. He finished 27th and took home $190.