John D’Agostino

John D’Agostino, also known as “JDags”, is an American professional poker player born on November 3rd, 1982, in Seymour, Connecticut. He currently resides in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. D’Agostino has earned nearly $2 million, with a best live cash of $591,312. He has also appeared on High Stakes Poker.

John D’Agostino: Early Life

Born on November 3rd, 1982, in Seymour, Connecticut, D’Agostino developed an interest in card games at an early age, playing in home games and online before he turned 21. Once he reached the legal age to gamble in casinos, he began playing regularly at Foxwoods Casino and gradually advanced to high-limit games.

JDags’ Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

John D’Agostino debuted on March 25th, 2007, in HSP Season 3 Episode 11. He participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Holdem game with Phil Laak, Daniel Negreanu, Mike Matusow, and others. D’Agostino won an impressive $17,500.

He returned to the tables on April 2nd, 2007, for HSP Season 3 Episode 12. John played in another $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Holdem game. He was seated with Patrik Antonius, Antonio Esfandiari, David Benyamine, and others. He won $6,000.

His most recent appearance was on April 9th, 2007, during HSP Season 3 Episode 13. Competing in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) with Phil Ivey, Brad Booth, Brian Townsend, and others, he dropped a staggering $110,400.

John D’Agostino: Live Tournament Participation

John D’Agostino has earned nearly $2 million, with his largest single cash being $591,312. His first live cash occurred in April 2004. He participated in a $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event at the 35th WSOP in Las Vegas. D’Agostino finished in 51st place and cashed for $2,700.

In January 2006, he achieved his best live cash at the WPT Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City. He finished as the runner-up in a $9,700 + 300 No-Limit Hold’em Championship Event, making it to the final table and taking home an impressive $591,312.

Most recently, in January 2024, D’Agostino competed in a $730 + 70 No-Limit Hold’em Kick-Off Deep Stack Event at the Borgata Winter Poker Open in Atlantic City. He ended up in 112th place and earned $3,209.

Conclusion

John D’Agostino’s poker career spans from his early days playing home games and at Foxwoods Casino to competing in major high-stakes tournaments. With nearly $2 million in total live earnings, including significant wins and appearances on “High Stakes Poker,” D’Agostino has established himself as a prominent figure in the poker world.