Jared Ingles

Jared Ingles hails from Prospect, Louisiana, and has been a regular on the live tournament circuit for well over a decade. His first major breakthrough occurred in 2010 when he finished 56th in the prestigious World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, earning $138,285 – a sum that stood as his tournament best for nearly 15 years. That result also pushed his lifetime earnings past the million-dollar mark. Over the following years, Ingles continued to accumulate cashes across various events, gradually building his reputation as a steady, profitable player. As of late 2025, The Hendon Mob database lists 207 live tournament cashes for Ingles, with total earnings reaching $2,522,276. He currently holds a Global Poker Index ranking of #1039, reflecting his consistent performance on the international stage.

The highlight of Ingles’s career came in the spring of 2025 at the WSOP Circuit stop in Harrah's Cherokee, North Carolina. He entered Event #11: the $1,700 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event, a multi-day tournament that drew a robust field of competitors. Ingles outlasted the field to capture his first-ever WSOP Circuit gold ring and the largest payday of his career: $300,736. In heads-up play, he defeated North Carolina native Changlong Zeng, who took home $185,859 for his runner-up performance. The win was particularly sweet for Ingles as it marked his first ring after years of near misses. The series also saw victories from other notables, including Frankie Zeta winning the $2,200 High Roller, but Ingles’s Main Event triumph was the headline story. For a player from Prospect, Louisiana, the victory placed him firmly among the winners on the Circuit.

Ingles is widely characterized as a tight-aggressive (TAG) player who prioritizes solid starting hands and positional awareness. He seldom bluffs without a strong read and prefers to let opponents make mistakes rather than forcing action. His post-flop play is nuanced, focusing on hand reading and extracting value from made hands. This patient, disciplined approach has allowed him to thrive in deep-stacked tournaments where avoiding large confrontations early is key. Peers have described him as a "silent killer" – calm and unassuming at the table, but capable of ruthless aggression when the odds are in his favor. His style offers valuable lessons for intermediate players on bankroll management, table selection, and the importance of emotional control.

Ingles continues to stay active on the tournament circuit. His most recent recorded cash, as of October 7, 2025, is $34,090, although the specific event details are not public. This cash brings his total number of recorded cashes to 207, a testament to his longevity and skill. With over $2.5 million in earnings and a WSOP Circuit ring added to his résumé, Jared Ingles remains a respected figure in the poker community. He frequently plays events across the United States and is likely to add more accolades in the future.

The Harrah's Cherokee series featured multiple first-time ring winners. Frankie Zeta, a Pennsylvania player who started poker in 2019, won Event #16: $2,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller for $60,003, defeating Christopher Meyers ($37,086). In contrast, Conrad, who now has $1.4 million in live earnings, earned his first Circuit ring back in 2013 at Harrah's Tunica in a $365 Pot-Limit Omaha event, followed by a second ring in 2014 at Palm Beach Kennel Club. Ingles' victory added his name to a diverse group of champions, highlighting the depth of talent on the Circuit.

The Hendon Mob Poker Database, the largest live poker database, tracks over 937,000 players and 693,000 events with more than 6 million results. Players like Ingles are assigned a GPID (Global Poker Index ID) for tournament registration. The Global Poker Index (GPI) ranks players worldwide; Ingles' #1039 ranking places him among the top tier of professionals. The GPI also powers the GPI Player of the Year rankings and The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC). Ingles' consistent cashes and recent ring win have solidified his position within this global ecosystem, with his GPI ranking expected to improve following his $300,736 score.