Thomas James TJ Cloutier
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| Also known as | T. J. |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Richardson, TX, USA |
| Birthplace | Albany, CA, USA |
| Age | October 13, 1939 (age 86) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Tight-aggressive |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Total cashes | 377 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 6 |
| Cashes | 100 |
| Bracelets | 6 |
| Final tables | 41 |
| Highest WSOP | 2nd (1985 [1], 2000 [2]) |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 2 |
| Money finishes | 10 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Last Updated | 02.02.2026 |
TJ Cloutier (born 13 October 1939) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $10,577,694 [3].
TJ Cloutier's biography
| Nationality | American |
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| Residence | Richardson, Texas, USA |
| Born | October 13, 1939 |
| Birthplace | Albany, California, USA |
| Education | |
| University | University of California, Berkeley (dropped out) |
Poker career
Cloutier specializes in playing tournament poker, especially no-limit and pot limit hold'em. He is the only person in the history of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) to have won events in three types of Omaha played at the World Series. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006 [4].
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 6 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 100 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $4,709,710 [5] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 1987 | $1,000 Limit Omaha Hi | 1st | $72,000 [6] |
| 1994 | $1,500 Limit Omaha 8 or Better | 1st | $135,000 [7] |
| 1994 | $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em | 1st | $163,000 [8] |
| 1998 | $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi | 1st | $136,000 [9] |
| 2004 | $1,500 Seven Card Razz | 1st | $90,500 [10] |
| 2005 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $657,100 [11] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
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| Final tables | 2 |
| Money finishes | 10 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $498,485 [12] |
WPT final tables:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2002-2003 | World Poker Challenge | 6th | $18,934 [13] |
| 2003-2004 | The Bicycle Casino Legends of Poker | 3rd | $146,775 [14] |
European Poker Tour
TJ Cloutier’s profiles
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| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| WPF | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is TJ Cloutier?
Thomas James "T. J." Cloutier is a professional poker player from Richardson, Texas, born in 1939. He is a Poker Hall of Fame inductee (2006) and a former Canadian Football League player.
What Is TJ Cloutier's net worth?
Around $10 million.
What is TJ Cloutier's biggest single tournament cash?
$657,100 [15] for winning the $5,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2005 WSOP.
How much has TJ Cloutier earned in his poker career?
His total live tournament winnings exceed $10,500,000.
Is TJ Cloutier actually left-handed poker player?
No, he is right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has TJ Cloutier won?
He has won 6 WSOP bracelets.
Has TJ Cloutier won any WPT titles?
No, he has not won any WPT titles (best finish was 3rd).
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=51
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/players/tj-cloutier/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/2300/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/4079/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/19823/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/730/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/19776/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/3982/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/player/t-j-cloutier
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/world-poker-challenge-season-2002-2003
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/the-bicycle-casino-legends-of-poker-season-2003-2004
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/3982/