Johnny Chan
Johnny Chan (born 1 October, 1957) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $8,796,313 [3].
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| Also known as | Orient Express |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Las Vegas, NV, USA |
| Birthplace | Guangzhou, China |
| Age | October 1, 1957 (age 68) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Tight-aggressive |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Total cashes | 112 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 10 |
| Cashes | 53 |
| Bracelets | 10 |
| Final tables | 29 |
| Highest WSOP | 1st, (1987 [1], 1988 [2]) |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 6 |
| Last Updated | 05.02.2026 |
Johnny Chan's biography
| Nationality | American |
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Born | October 1, 1957 |
| Birthplace | Guangzhou, China |
| Education | |
| 1976 – 1978 | University of Houston (dropped out) |
Poker career
Johnny Chan is a professional poker player inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2002 [4]. He earned the nickname "The Orient Express" after defeating nine players at a final table in less than an hour in 1981 [5]. He is famous for winning back-to-back WSOP Main Events in 1987 and 1988, a feat featured in the movie "Rounders" [6].
World Series of Poker
Chan has won 10 WSOP bracelets.
| WSOP Bracelets | 10 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 53 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $4,628,620 [7] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | $1,000 Limit Hold'em | 1st | $171,000 [8] |
| 1987 | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT | 1st | $625,000 [9] |
| 1988 | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT | 1st | $700,000 [10] |
| 1994 | $1,500 Limit Seven Card Stud | 1st | $135,600 [11] |
| 1997 | $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball | 1st | $164,250 [12] |
| 2000 | $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $179,400 [13] |
| 2002 | $2,500 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $34,000 [14] |
| 2003 | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $224,400 [15] |
| 2003 | $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $158,100 [16] |
| 2005 | $2,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $303,025 [17] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
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| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 6 |
| Total WPT Earnings | $275,644 [18] |
WPT money finished:
| Year/Season | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2010-2011 | WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic | 53rd | $13,725 [19] |
| 2009-2010 | WPT L.A. Poker Classic | 10th | $67,944 [20] |
| 2008-2009 | Doyle Brunson WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic | 72nd | $21,620 [21] |
| 2005-2006 | WPT World Championship | 31st | $73,230 [22] |
| 2005-2006 | WPT Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship | 51st | $12,000 [23] |
| 2004-2005 | WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic | 8th | $87,125 [24] |
Johnny Chan’s profiles
| Social media | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| 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 Johnny Chan?
Johnny Chan is an American professional poker player with 10 WSOP bracelets.
What Is Johnny Chan's net worth?
Around $8 million.
What is Johnny Chan's biggest single tournament cash?
Johnny Chan's biggest single tournament cash is $750,000 [25] from Poker Superstars Invitational 2005.
How much has Johnny Chan earned in his poker career?
Johnny Chan has earned over $8,796,313 in live tournament winnings.
Is Johnny Chan actually left-handed poker player?
No, he is right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Johnny Chan won?
Johnny Chan has won 10 WSOP bracelets.
Has Johnny Chan won any WPT titles?
No, Johnny Chan has no WPT titles.
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://worldpokerfederation.org/poker-world/poker-legends/johnny-chan-the-master-of-the-game/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-15-vw-233-story.html
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rounders_(film)
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/players/johnny-chan/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/5389/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/16248/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/5872/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/12857/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/903/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/11768/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/10572/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/12130/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/6999/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/5568/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/player/johnny-chan
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/five-diamond-world-poker-classic-season-2010-2011/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/l-a-poker-classic-season-2009-2010/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/doyle-brunson-five-diamond-world-poker-classic-season-2008-2009/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/wpt-world-championship-season-2005-2006/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/doyle-brunson-north-american-poker-championship-season-2005-2006
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/five-diamond-world-poker-classic-season-2004-2005
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=15494