Randy Jensen

Randy Jensen is an American professional poker player from Fort Collins, Colorado, with over $1 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $656,460 came when he finished in 2nd place at the Fifth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open in January 2004.

What Happened to Randy Jensen?

Jensen disappeared from the poker scene for six years until resurfacing on TwoPlusTwo under the name “RandyJ.” In a brief post, he claimed to have faced significant challenges, including a damaging divorce and being cheated out of $300,000 in a game involving Russ Hamilton and Freddy Deeb. He shared that his legal troubles stemmed from driving without a valid license, resulting in jail time and probation in Colorado.

While some questioned his claims, Jensen shared his experiences, including losing his children and $3.5 million due to his ex-wife.

In early April 2017, he was spotted playing a $1,100 MSPT Main Event at Golden Gates Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. During a break, he confirmed his identity as “RandyJ” and discussed his tough divorce and four-year jail sentence out of a six-year term. He is now focused on rebuilding his life and making a comeback in poker.

Randy Jensen: Live Tournament Participation

Randy Jensen’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2002 at the Third Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open in Tunica. He finished in 1st place in a $500 + 40 Limit Texas Hold’em, winning $83,085.

Following this, he entered in a $1,000 + 60 Limit Hold’em Event #23 during the Legends of Poker in August 2003. Randy finished in 2nd place and earned $22,650.

In January 2004, Randy played in a $10,000 + 200 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the Fifth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open. He finished in 2nd place and secured his biggest live cash of $656,460.

During the Mirage Poker Showdown in Las Vegas in May 2005, he finished in 2nd place. Randy took part in a PPT No Limit Hold’em Final and earned a cash prize of $100,000.

At the 37th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in June 2006, he earned a cash prize of $27,828. Randy participated in a $1,500 Pot Limit Hold’em and secured 11th place.

Moreover, in June 2007, he engaged in a $5,000 World Championship Omaha Hi/Low Split-8 or Better at the 38th WSOP. Randy reached the final table by placing 6th, earning $59,220 in prize money.

Most recently, in June 2022, he competed in a $300 Omaha 8 or Better during the Orleans Summer Open. Randy finished in 5th and cashed $3,508.