Jim Bechtel

Name	Jim Bechtel
Nationality	American
Socials	Hendonmob
Streams on	World Poker Tour World Series of Poker
Type	Player

Jim Bechtel was born in Gilbert, Arizona, in 1952. Growing up, he worked as a cotton farmer and began playing poker in his local community. Over time, his passion for the game grew, leading him to participate in various tournaments. In May 1993, Bechtel achieved a significant milestone in his poker career when he won his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, earning a remarkable $1,000,000 at the 24th WSOP.

His success did not stop there; he continued to hone his skills and compete at a high level. After many years of dedication, he won his second WSOP bracelet at the 50th WSOP in June 2019.

As of now, Bechtel has accumulated over $2.8 million in live tournament earnings, solidifying his reputation as both a skilled poker player and a dedicated cotton farmer. He currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona, where he continues to balance both passions.

Jim Bechtel: Live Tournament Participation

Jim Bechtel recorded his first live cash in May 1979, he finished 2nd in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event at the 10th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, earning $38,250.

Years after, in November 1992, he won 1st place in the $5,000 + $80 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event at the Hall of Fame Poker Classic in Las Vegas, winning $214,000.

Additionally, on May 1, 1993, he won the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship at the 24th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, which awarded him $1,000,000.

Later, in January 1994, Bechtel placed 3rd in the $5,000 + $80 No Limit Hold’em event at the Queens Poker Classic IV in Las Vegas, earning $70,500.

Then in July 2006, finishing 4th in the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 37th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, cashing $549,120.

Moreover, on June 21, 2019, he won the $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship (Event #21) at the 50th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, earning $253,817.

In a recent appearance in July 2024, he participated in a $500 No Limit Hold’em event at the Talking Stick Recurring Tournaments in Scottsdale, finishing in 27th place and took home $1,094.