James “boardrider68” Romero

James Romero, also known online as “boardrider68,” is an American professional poker player and coach at PokerCoaching.com, based in Portland, Oregon. He has amassed over $6.3 million in live tournament earnings, including his largest cash of $1,938,118 from winning the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas in December 2016.

In addition to his success on the live poker circuit, Romero has earned over $29.5K in online poker, according to the HendonMob, and $162.4K according to his PokerStake profile. He is also well-known online under several screen names, including boardrider68 on PokerStars, shniggle on Carbon Poker, and lilpunts68 on Lock Poker, both of which are now defunct.

James Romero: Live Tournament Participation

James Romero began his poker career with his first live cash in May 2013. He participated in a $120 No-Limit Hold’em Evening Event at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. Romero finished in 3rd place and took home $896.

In December 2016, Romero achieved his best live cash at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He won the $10,000 + $400 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, securing a grand prize of $1,938,118.

In June 2018, Romero finished 3rd in a $3,500 No-Limit Hold’em MSPT Big Blind Ante Event at the DeepStack Championship Poker Series in Las Vegas. He earned $291,448 from this event.

January 2020, Romero competed in a $10,000 + $300 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event at the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS UK in Nottingham. He took 3rd place, resulting in a $420,000 prize.

Shortly after, in February 2020, Romero achieved another significant victory by winning the $25,000 + $500 No-Limit Hold’em Super High Roller Event at partypoker LIVE MILLIONS South America in Punta del Este. This win earned him $325,000.

In February 2023, Romero participated in a $1,600 No-Limit Hold’em MSPT Poker Bowl at the Venetian DeepStack Showdown in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place, earning $170,167 and a gold lion trophy.

Most recently, in June 2024, Romero participated in a $3,500 No-Limit Hold’em BetMGM Poker Championship at the 2024 Aria Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He finished in 5th place and cashed for $156,344.

boardrider68 on Online Poker

James “boardrider68” Romero entered the $777 No-Limit Hold’em Lucky 7s Second Chance event at the WSOP Online in July 2022. He finished 40th and earned $3,248.

In June 2024, he competed in a $600 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack Online Bracelet Event. Romero placed 55th and cashed for $2,212.

The following month, in July 2024, Romero participated in a $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack Championship Online Bracelet Event. He achieved 7th place and secured $17,750 in prize money.

Romero’s Other Online Highlights

James Romero has accumulated $162,410 in lifetime online cashes. His largest single cash was $7,740. Romero plays under multiple screen names. He goes by boardrider68 on PokerStars, shniggle on Carbon Poker, and lilpunts68 on Lock Poker. The latter two sites are now defunct.

• December 2011 $20,000 Daily High Roller Guaranteed Freezeout (1st place, won $7,740)
• April 4th, 2012 $7,000 Guaranteed – 2 Rebuys / 1 Addon (1st place, won $8,370)
• April 11th, 2012 Wednesday Evening 109 – $20,000 Guaranteed (1st place, won $6,295)
• October 2012 $5,000 Guaranteed Shorthand Turbo – Rebuys / Addon (1st place, won $6,440)