James Ray

James Ray is an American poker player from Daphne, Alabama, with over $161k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $33,334 came when he finished in 15th place at the 38th WSOP in June 2007.

James Ray: Live Tournament Participation

James Ray’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2006 at the Gold Strike World Poker Open in Tunica. He ended up in 28th place in a $1,000 + 60 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $2,732.

In May 2007, James entered in a $5,000 + 150 No Limit Hold’em Championship at the WSOP Circuit in New Orleans. He ended up in 10th place, pocketing $20,005.

Later that year, in June, he participated in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas. He made 15th place finish, securing his best live cash of $33,334 to date.

Following this, in March 2008, James took part in a $500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em at the Spring Break Poker Classic in Biloxi. He finished in 2nd place, claiming $15,466.

Then, in April 2009, he joined in a $1,000 + 70 No Limit Hold’em at the Spring Break Poker Classic. James ended up in 5th place, earning a prize of $6,315.

Fast forward to July 2019. He played in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the 50th WSOP. James made 590th place finish, taking home $24,560.

In November 2024, James competed in a $1,140 No Limit Hold’em 6-Max Championship Event #22 at the Borgata Poker Open. He finished in 1st place, winning $1,943.