John Duthie

John Duthie is a British poker player, director, and founder of EPT, from Leeds, with over $3 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $1,426,330 came when he won at the Poker Million in November 2000

John Duthie: Early Life

Born on May 13, 1958, in Leeds, John Duthie grew up with a passion for poker and movies. At 32, he realized he wanted to become a film director. Starting humbly, he was content performing tasks such as fetching coffee for actors on set. Over the next five years, opportunities came his way, and by 1990, he became an assistant director.

He worked on several projects, including the murder mystery series Agatha Christie’s Poirot and the U.S. series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. While pursuing his poker career, he won his first live poker tournament at the Summer Tournament in London in August 1999.

Following the Vienna Spring Festival in March 2004, Duthie began thinking about what would become the European Poker Tour. He founded the EPT as online poker gained popularity, with the first tournament held in Barcelona, Spain.

The tour quickly expanded to include more destinations, fueled by players qualifying through PokerStars. After seven years as CEO, Duthie announced his resignation when his contract ended on December 31, 2011. He explained he wanted to take on new challenges and build new partnerships.

An opportunity arose in January 2017 when partypoker LIVE announced Duthie’s appointment as President, and he agreed to a five-year deal. Currently, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and in his free time, he enjoys golf, fishing, reading, and music. He also mentioned that he plans to make a feature film.

John Duthie: Live Tournament Participation

John Duthie’s first recorded live cash was in August 1999 during the Summer Tournament in London. He finished in 1st place in a £100 Pot Limit Hold’em, winning $7,177.

In November 2000, Duthie played in a £6,000 + 30 No Limit Holdem at the Poker Million in Douglas. He finished in 1st place and won his biggest live cash of $1,426,330.

At the 40th WSOP in June 2009, he cashed $386,636. Duthie entered in a $10,000 World Championship Heads-Up and finished in 2nd place.

Following this, he joined in a $10,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in January 2010. He finished in 12th place and took home $130,000.

Moreover, Duthie finished in 11th place at the 42nd WSOP in May 2011, cashing $67,436.

Fast forward to July 2023. At the 54th WSOP, he earned $109,400. In this event, Duthie engaged in a $ 10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Bracelet Event #76 and placed 72nd.

In July 2024, Duthie competed in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – World Championship Bracelet Event #81 at the 55th WSOP. He ended up in 1060th place, earning $17,500.

Conclusion

John Duthie has made significant contributions to both the poker and film industries. From his early beginnings as a coffee runner to becoming the founder of the European Poker Tour and President of partypoker LIVE, he has shown his passion and dedication. With over $3 million in live tournament earnings, including his biggest win of over $1.4 million, Duthie continues to be an influential figure in poker. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending time with his family and has plans to create a feature film, showcasing his creative side.