James Naifeh

James Naifeh is an American poker player from Covington, Tennessee, with over $277k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $66,982 came when he finished in 4th place at the WSOPC Tunica in January 2019. In August 2023, he won his first ring at the WSOPC in North Carolina.

James Naifeh: Live Tournament Participation

James Naifeh’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2006 at the Gold Strike World Poker Open in Tunica. He finished in 19th place in a $500 + 40 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $920.

Three years later, in January 2009, James entered in a $400 + 40 No Limit Hold’em at the WSOP Circuit in Tunica. He ended up in 3rd place, pocketing $8,583.

Fast forward to January 2018. He played in a $1,675 No Limit Hold’em Main Event #10 at the WSOPC in Tunica. He finished in 4th place, taking home $63,115.

Following this, in January 2019, James participated in a $1,700 No Limit Hold’em Main Event #10 at the WSOPC in Tunica. He made 4th place finish, securing his best live cash of $66,982.

Later that year, in December, James took part in a $250 No Limit Hold’em Seniors II at the WSOPC in Harrah’s Cherokee. He ended up in 2nd place, claiming $13,632.

In August 2023, he joined in a $400 No Limit Hold’em Ring Event #14 at the WSOPC in North Carolina. He finished in 1st place, winning $32,822.

In November 2023, James competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em Ring Event #2 at the WSOPC in North Carolina. He ended up in 193rd place, earning $875.