John “Bong Hog” Morgan
| Name | John "Bong Hog" Morgan |
| Nickname | Bong Hog |
| Nationality | American |
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No Gamble No Future
World Series of Poker
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John Morgan, also known as “Bong Hog,” is an American professional poker player, businessman, and former CEO of Winmark Corporation from Omaha, Nebraska. He has earned over $1.2 million from live poker tournaments with his biggest live cash totaling $168,100. In addition, he appeared on No Gamble No Future.
John Morgan: Early Life
Raised in Omaha, John Morgan came from a blue-collar family. After attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha, he landed his first job at IBM in Des Moines, where his paycheck was more than his parents’. Following this, he left his IBM job and worked for Memorex. In 2000, he stepped into the CEO role from Jeff Dahlberg at Grow Bizz, which was renamed Winmark Corporation in 2001.
Morgan played a key role in preventing the company from going bankrupt by closely reviewing the franchisees’ finances and closing down underperforming Play It Again Sports stores. He led the company until 2016, when he was succeeded by Brett Heffes. Currently, he serves as the company’s Executive Chairman and occasionally plays poker.
John Morgan: Poker Journey on No Gamble No Future
Morgan debuted on November 29th, 2023, in NGNF Season 4 Episode 1. He participated in a $100/200 +$500BBA No Limit Hold’em with Antonio Esfandiari, Jennifer Tilly, Alex Dombroff, and others. Morgan lost $26,600.
He returned on November 30th, 2023, in NGNF Season 4 Episode 2. The stakes remained at $100/200 +$500BBA No Limit Hold’em, and he played with Andrew Sasson, Brandon Steven, and others. He ended the night up $101,000.
Morgan’s most recent appearance was on December 6th, 2023, during NGNF Season 4 Episode 3. Playing in a $100/200 +$500BBA No Limit Hold ’em, he was seated with the same set of players. He incurred a loss of $165,800.
John Morgan: Live Tournament Participation
Morgan’s first live cash was recorded in March 2006. He participated in a No Limit Hold’em event during the Heartland Poker Tour in Mille Lacs. Morgan placed 18th and earned $1,343.
He achieved his best live cash in August 2015 by competing in a $24,000 + $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event during the Aria High Roller 12 in Las Vegas. Morgan finished 1st and won $168,100.
Most recently, in August 2024, Morgan competed in a $300 + $100 No Limit Hold’em Event #21 at the Venetian DeepStack Showdown in Las Vegas. He finished 15th and cashed $660.
