Jamie Gold

Jamie Gold is an American poker player, television producer, advisor, investor, and philanthropist, from Malibu, California. His total live tournament earnings exceed $12.6 million, highlighted by a single cash of $12,000,000 earned during his victory at the 37th World Series of Poker in 2006, where he won the WSOP Main Event.

Gold has appeared on notable poker television shows such as High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark.

Currently, he serves as the captain and coach of The Commerce Casino’s professional poker team and is an ambassador for the World Series of Poker. Additionally, Gold maintains a personal website at jamiegold.com.

Jamie Gold: Early Life

Jamie was born on August 25, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri. At the age of 16, he began his 15-year career in the entertainment industry as an intern at a talent agency. By 21, he had transitioned to working as a talent agent, and later moved into production management. He was able to manage clients like Jimmy Fallon and Lucy Liu.

He began playing poker seriously after meeting Johnny Chan and Chris Moneymaker on the set of an upcoming television show. It was during this time that Gold started participating in live poker tournaments under Chan’s mentorship.

Jamie Gold’s Poker Journey in High Stakes Poker

Gold debuted on January 16th, 2007, in HSP Season 3 Episode 1. He participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game with Daniel Alaei, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, and others. Gold ended the night down $32,800.

He returned to the tables in HSP Season 4 Episode 4 on September 14th, 2007. Jamie played alongside Phil Hellmuth, Eli Elezra, Sam Farha, and others in another $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game. He achieved his biggest win with an impressive $140,500.

Jamie experienced his biggest loss in a subsequent appearance on November 18th, 2007 in HSP Season 4 Episode 13. Engaging in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game together with Antonio Esfandiari, Patrik Antonius, Barry Greenstein, and others. He incurred a $310,350 loss.

His most recent appearance was on November 25th, 2007 in HSP Season 4 Episode 14. Jamie competed in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game with Guy Laliberte, David Benyamine, and others. At the end of the game, he lost $102,150.

Jamie Gold’s Poker Journey in Poker After Dark

Jamie debuted on January 22nd, 2019 in PAD Season 10 Episode 1. He played with Anthony Alberto, Andrew Donnen, Farah Galfond, and others in a $25/50 +$50BBA No Limit Hold ’em game. Jamie ended the night up $5,450.

He returned to the tables in PAD Season 10 Episode 3 on January 24th, 2019. Gold competed in another $25/50 +$50BBA No Limit Hold ’em game along with Randall Emmett, Alex Haro, Frank Kassela, and others. He achieved his biggest win collecting $15,000.

In a subsequent appearance on January 25th, 2019 in PAD Season 10 Episode 4, Jamie joined in another $25/50 +$50BBA No Limit Hold ’em game. He sat down with the same group of players yesterday, adding Daniel Negreanu. He experienced his biggest loss ending the night down $, 15,700.

In a recent participation in PAD Season 10 Episode 5 on January 26th, 2019, Gold played with the same set of players from the previous episode. They took part in a $25/50 +$50BBA No Limit Hold ’em game. Gold took home $8,900.

Jamie Gold: Live Tournament Participation

Jamie Gold first appeared in a recorded live tournament in April 2005. He competed in a $200 + $25 No Limit Hold’em event at the Stars & Stripes tournament in Los Angeles. Gold finished in 9th place and earned $1,060.

In July 2006, Gold participated in a $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship at the 37th WSOP in Las Vegas. He won the Main Event and had his biggest live cash with a grand prize of $12,000,000 and his first WSOP bracelet.

Gold’s most recent participation was in July 2024. He joined in a $2,200 No Limit Hold’em event at The Wynn Summer Classic in Las Vegas. He was in 50th place and cashed for $8,230.

Conclusion

Jamie Gold, a prominent American poker player and philanthropist, has earned over $12.6 million in live tournaments, highlighted by his $12 million victory at the 2006 WSOP. Known for his appearances on High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark, he is also the captain and coach of The Commerce Casino’s poker team and a WSOP ambassador. Gold continues to impact the poker world with his diverse roles and ongoing participation in major events.