Berry Johnston
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| Also known as | Numbers |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Las Vegas, NV, USA |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma, OK, USA |
| Age | September 25, 1935 (age 90) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Aggressive |
| Net worth | $3 million |
| Total cashes | 133 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 5 |
| Cashes | 72 |
| Bracelets | 5 |
| Final tables | 29 |
| Highest WSOP | 1st, (1986 [1]) |
| Last Updated | 05.02.2026 |
Berry Johnston (born 25 September, 1935) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $3,503,688 [2].
Berry Johnston's biography
| Nationality | American |
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Born | September 25, 1935 |
| Birthplace | Oklahoma, United States |
Poker career
Berry Johnston is a professional poker player best known for winning the 1986 World Series of Poker Main Event. He holds a reputation for consistency, famously cashing in at least one WSOP event every year for 29 consecutive years (1982–2010), a record streak. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2004 [3].
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 5 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 72 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $2,119,871 [4] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 1983 | $2,500 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $40,000 [5] |
| 1986 | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1st | $570,000 [6] |
| 1990 | $2,500 Limit Hold'em | 1st | $254,000 [7] |
| 1995 | $1,500 Limit Omaha | 1st | $91,200 [8] |
| 2001 | $1,500 Limit Razz | 1st | $83,810 [9] |
Berry Johnston’s profiles
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| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Berry Johnston?
Berry Johnston is an American professional poker player, born in 1935 in Oklahoma. He is the 1986 World Series of Poker Main Event champion and a 2004 Poker Hall of Fame inductee, known for his nickname "Numbers" and his record-setting consistency in WSOP tournament cashing.
What Is Berry Johnston's net worth?
While his personal net worth is not public, his total live poker tournament earnings are approximately $3.5 million.
What is Berry Johnston's biggest single tournament cash?
His biggest single cash was $570,000 for winning the 1986 WSOP Main Event.
How much has Berry Johnston earned in his poker career?
Berry Johnston has earned approximately $3,503,688 in total live tournament winnings, with over $2.1 million coming from the World Series of Poker.
Is Berry Johnston actually left-handed poker player?
No, he is right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Berry Johnston won?
Berry Johnston has won 5 WSOP bracelets.
Has Berry Johnston won any WPT titles?
No, Berry Johnston has not won any World Poker Tour (WPT) titles.
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=128
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/players/berry-johnston/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/9440/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/3499/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/15933/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/13/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/19750/