Jonathan Duhamel

Jonathan Duhamel is a Canadian professional poker player from Boucherville, Quebec. He has accumulated over $18 million in total live earnings, with his highest cash being $8,944,310, won during the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Additionally, Duhamel won a further two more WSOP bracelets, both in 2015.

Duhamel has appeared on High Stakes Poker and was previously a member of PokerStars. He currently ranks 6th on Canada’s All-Time Money List.

Jonathan Duhamel: Early Life

Born on August 24th, 1987 in Boucherville, Canada, Jonathan Duhamel played amateur ice hockey. He went to University of Quebec in Montreal to study finance. However, he left after 2 years.

Jonathan Duhamel: Live Tournament Participation

Jonathan Duhamel first appeared in a recorded live tournament in August 2006. He entered the Empire State Poker Series in Verona. Duhamel competed in a $200 + $30 No Limit Hold’em event and cashed for $369.

During the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas in July 2010, He achieved significant success. He finished 1st place in a $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event. He won his biggest single cash of $8,944,310, and secured his first WSOP bracelet.

Following his success, Duhamel triumphed in a $111,111 No Limit Hold’em High Roller for One Drop at the 46th WSOP in Las Vegas in June 2015. He won $3,989,985 and received his second WSOP bracelet.

In October 2015, Jonathan excelled again at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in Berlin. He won in a €25,600 No Limit Hold’em High Roller #10. He collected his third bracelet with a grand prize of $628,915.

Duhamel’s most recent participation was in November 2018. He joined in a $10,000 + $300 No Limit Hold’em High Roller at the PartyPoker Caribbean Poker Party in Nassau. He placed 20th and cashed for $20,000.

Jonathan Duhamel’s Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

Jonathan debuted on March 28th, 2011 in HSP Season 7 Episode 6. He played in a $400/800 +$100 ANTE No Limit Hold’em game with Phil Laak, Barry Greenstein, Bill Perkins, and others. Jonathan achieved his biggest win taking home $75,200.

He achieved his biggest loss as he returned to the tables in HSP Season 7 Episode 8 on April 12th, 2011. Duhamel sat down with Mike Baxter, Haralabos Voulgaris, Julian Movsesian, and others in another $400/800 +$100 ANTE No Limit Hold’em game. He lost $107,700

His most recent participation was on April 19th, 2011 in HSP Season 7 Episode 9. He took part in a $400/800 +$100 ANTE No Limit Hold’em game with the same set of players from the previous episode. Duhamel incurred a $21,100 loss.

Conclusion

Jonathan Duhamel, a leading Canadian poker player, has earned over $18 million in live tournaments, highlighted by his 2010 WSOP win. His achievements include being the first Canadian to win a World Poker Championship and a significant presence on High Stakes Poker. Duhamel remains a notable figure in poker, currently ranking 6th on Canada’s All-Time Money List.