Jesse Jones

Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA

Hometown
Las Vegas, Nevada

Birthday
November 1

Total Winnings
$209,020

Jesse Jones, a retired real estate investor, is that rare commodity in pro poker - an authentic nice guy. Jesse is also rare for another reason - a three-time survivor of throat cancer. A lover of tournament poker and avid player since 1996, he has amassed career earnings at his "hobby," of over a half-million dollars. In March of 2006, Jesse announced the launch of the World Poker Association, an organization whose aim is to create a globally recognized governing body of tournament poker, dedicated to establishing and maintaining standards of integrity found throughout other professional sports organizations.