JJ Volpe

JJ Volpe is an American professional poker player and war veteran from Dewey, Arizona, with over $869.8K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $137,000 came when won at the Draw for the Gold in July 1984.

JJ Volpe Live Tournament Participation

JJ Volpe’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 1985 at the Grand Prix of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 3rd place in a Razz Event, cashing $11,000.

Following this, in July 1984, J.J. entered in a Lowball Event at the Draw for the Gold in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place, achieving his biggest live cash to date of $137,000.

Later in November of that year, J.J. participated in a $1,000 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo at the Grand Prix of Poker. He clinched another victory $77,000 added to his winnings.

He continued his winning streak during the Triple Crown of Poker Classic in Las Vegas in January 1986. J.J. joined in a No Limit Hold’em Event and won a cash prize of $42,543.

During the Jim Brady Tournament in Bell Gardens in August 1992, J.J. finished in 2nd place. He took part in a $1,000 + 50 No Limit Hold’em and earned $31,000.

Moreover, in November 1992, J.J. competed in a $1,000 + 50 Limit Seven Card Stud at the Hall of Fame Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place and won $42,400.

He finished 1st place in a $100 Limit Hold’em Second Chance at the Orleans Open in July 2001, winning $11,570.

Fast forward to August 2024. At Venetian DeepStack Showdown, he won a prize of $8,148. In this event, JJ competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em – Seniors Event #26 and finished in 1st place.