Poker player

Jaime Staples

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Canada

Jaime Staples is a Canadian poker player and top Twitch streamer known for his aggressive, entertaining style. Born May 27, 1991 in Calgary, Alberta, he rose to fame as a poker broadcaster and currently serves as a online poker Pro with over 150,000 followers on Twitch.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Jaime Staples was born on May 27, 1991 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He first entered the public eye in 2011 as a guest on the Badugi All-Stars podcast. Originally starting with small-stakes cash games, he gradually moved up in limits and began streaming online poker on Twitch in 2014, becoming one of the earliest poker streamers.

Rise on Twitch and Sponsorships

Staples gained a massive following by broadcasting his multi-table tournament sessions, eventually amassing over 150,000 followers on Twitch. In 2015, he joined PokerStars as a sponsored streamer, but left in 2019 to sign with online poker, citing the opportunity to make a "better and more positive impact on the online poker community." He has streamed from various locations worldwide, including Canada, Croatia, Wales, and Malta, and currently streams from Montreal alongside his brother Matt Staples and friend Kevin Martin.

Major Tournament Results

Jaime concentrates primarily on online tournaments, where his cashes exceed $150,000. His live tournament earnings total $168,405. Notable highlights include:

2021 WPT Online Series WPT500: Finished 3rd for $74,227; later moved to 2nd ($108,795) after the winner was disqualified.
2017 PokerStars Championship Barcelona: 1st place in a €550 Pot-Limit Omaha Turbo event for €26,827.
2018 EPT Barcelona Main Event: 60th place for €19,760.
2017 PokerStars Championship Bahamas Main Event: 27th place for $19,000.
2024 WSOP International Circuit Playground: 10th in a $3,300 High Roller for $12,000 CAD.
2021 online poker MILLIONS Online Main Event: 20th for $35,084.

He has two WSOP money finishes, with his best being 500th in the 2013 $1,500 Millionaire Maker.

Notable Bets and Personal Life

In 2018, Staples and his brother Matt famously won a $150,000 prop bet against Bill Perkins by weighing within one pound of each other exactly one year after starting the bet. They later attempted a $50,000 bet to achieve below 10% body fat, which was unsuccessful. Jaime got engaged to longtime girlfriend Rebecca Hardisty in November 2018, whom he met through their shared love of online poker.

Playing Style and Influence

Jaime is known for his aggressive LAG style, frequent 3-bets and 4-bets, and creative bluffs. He excels in fast-paced formats like SPINS and MTTs, often analyzing hands on stream to educate his audience. As a Twitch pioneer, he has inspired many to combine poker with content creation, emphasizing bankroll management and emotional control.

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