John Monnette

John Monnette is an American professional poker player from San Diego, California, who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over his career, he has won five WSOP bracelets and has ammased $4.2 million in live tournament earnings. His best live of $279,206 came when he finished in 2nd place at the 43rd WSOP in June 2012.

John Monnette: Live Tournament Participation

John Monnette’s first recorded live cash occurred in April 2004 at Fun in the Sun in Oceanside. He finished in 1st place in a $200 Limit Hold’em, winning $8,750.

In June 2011, John entered in a $2,500 8 Game at the 42nd WSOP in Las Vegas. He claimed his first bracelet, winning $278,144.

Year later, in June 2012, John participated in a $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event #32 at the 43rd WSOP. He ended up in 2nd place, securing his best live cash of $279,206.

In June 2017, John joined in a $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship Event #22 at the 48th WSOP. He finished in 1st place, adding $256,610 to his winnings.

Following this, in October 2021, John engaged in a $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship Event #16 at the 52nd WSOP. He clinched victory, winning an amount of $245,680.

Then, February 2023, John played in a $10,000 +300 8 Game Event #2 at the PokerGO Tour Mixed Games in Las Vegas. He finished in 1st place, winning $211,200.

In November 2024, John competed in a $5,300 No Limit Hold’em Main Event #11 at the North American Poker Tour in Las Vegas. He ended up in 101st place, pocketing $9,750.

John Monnette’s Other WSOP Bracelet

• June 2012: $5,000 Seven Card Stud Event #10 at the 43rd WSOP ($190,826)
• June 2023: $1,500 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball Bracelet Event #30 at the 54th WSOP ($145,863)