Antonio Gonzalez Miranda
Spain
Antonio González Miranda is a Spanish professional poker player known online as 'jonwayne69'. He is a high-stakes tournament specialist with a runner-up finish in the PokerStars Wednesday Hundred Grand and is also a Run It Once training video creator.
Early Life and Career
Antonio González Miranda was born in Ibiza, Spain, but grew up in Móstoles, Madrid. At age 28 (as of 2012), he moved to Bournemouth, United Kingdom, due to Spain's online poker regulations. He discovered poker through television and friends, starting with play money before turning professional. He worked various jobs, including as a night waiter, before poker became his main income.
Online Tournament Success
González Miranda is best known for his deep runs in major online tournaments. In April 2015, he finished second in the $320 Wednesday Hundred Grand ($100K Gtd) on PokerStars, earning $16,530. He was defeated heads-up by Canadian pro Ben Wilinofsky ('NeverScaredB'). Earlier that same week, he celebrated a victory in the Super Tuesday alongside fellow Spanish player Sergio Cabrera.
Poker Training and Philosophy
Antonio Miranda is an 'Essential Pro' on Run It Once, where he produces instructional videos on topics such as blockers and population tendencies. In a 2012 interview, he stated a preference for online poker but enjoys live events for travel and social aspects. He emphasized that he does not like multi-tabling 24 tables, instead focusing on quality play.
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