James Wheatley
| Name | James Wheatley |
| Nationality | American |
| Socials | Hendonmob |
| Streams on | World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker |
| Type | Player |
James Wheatley is an American poker player from Harrisonburg, Virginia, with over $454k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $72,346 came when he finished in 3rd place at the 44th WSOP in June 2013.
James Wheatley: Live Tournament Participation
James Wheatley’s first recorded live cash occurred in February 1990 at Amarillo Slim’s Superbowl Of Poker. He placed 11th in a $1,500 + 50 Limit 7 Card Stud, cashing $2,225.
On October 4, 2004, James achieved a significant victory at the United States Poker Championship, securing 1st place in a $500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em event and winning a prize of $48,754.
The following day, on October 5, 2004, he competed again in the same series, entering the $9,700 + 300 No Limit Hold’em Main Event. He finished in 17th place and cashed $23,581.
Then, in April 2006, James placed 4th at the WSOPC Caesars Palace. He pocketed $23,222 in a $1,000 + 60 No Limit Hold’em event.
In the following years, he clinched victory at the Detox Poker Series in August 2010. James won $60,030 in a $550 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event.
Additionally, James secured his biggest live cash of $72,346 at the 44th WSOP in June 2013, finishing in 3rd place in the $2,500 7-Card Stud Razz Event #33.
In September 2018, James played in a $400 No Limit Hold’em #2 at the WSOPC Southern Indiana. He ended up in 1st place, winning $50,358.
