Jonah “Phoenix Kid” LaBranche

Jonah LaBranche, also known as Phoenix Kid, is an American professional poker player from Austin, Texas. He boasts live earnings exceeding $600.2K, with a notable best live cash of over $227.5K. LaBranche has also appeared on Poker At The Lodge.

Jonah LaBranche’s Poker Journey on Poker At The Lodge

Phoenix Kid debuted on October 31st, 2022, in PATL Episode 225. He participated in a $5/5/10 No Limit Hold ’em game with Michael Ely, Hartt, Caitlin Comesky, and others. LaBranche lost -$5.8K.

He returned to the tables on September 16th, 2023, for PATL Episode 358. Competing in a $5 / $10 / $25 – $10 (BB) No Limit Hold ’em game against Zach Hambrice, T1000, Eric Chen, and others, he lost an astounding -$10K.

Jonah LaBranche: Live Tournament Participation

Jonah LaBranche has amassed over $600.2K in earnings through his participation in live poker tournaments. His first live cash happened at the $500 + $100 No Limit Hold’em Poker Atlas Payday Kickoff Millionaire Mayhem Poker Series held in Round Rock in September 2021. He secured 31st place finish, pocketing $2.6K in winnings.

His most recent participation took place at the $2,200 No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack Event during the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood in April 2024. He finished in 11th place and took home $9.4K in prize money.