Jeffrey Yoon
United States
Jeffrey Yoon is an American professional poker player who has won five World Series of Poker bracelets and amassed over $7.5 million in live tournament earnings. He achieved his first major victory in 2013 and continues to excel in high-stakes mixed games and No-Limit Hold'em events.
Early Career
Jeffrey Yoon first cashed at the World Series of Poker in the 2011 Main Event, finishing 58th for $130,997. His breakout came in 2013 when he won his first WSOP bracelet in Event #58: $1,111 Little One for One Drop, defeating a field of 4,756 entrants to earn $663,727. The following year, he claimed his second bracelet in Event #35: $5,000 Eight-Handed No-Limit Hold'em for $633,341.
WSOP Success and Bracelet Wins
Yoon's third bracelet came in 2017 when he won Event #47: $1,500 MONSTER STACK, topping a massive field of 6,716 players for $1,094,349 — the largest score of his career. He added a fourth bracelet in 2021 by winning Event #57: $10,000 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship for $240,341, and a fifth in 2023 in Event #14: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship for $311,433. These victories highlight his versatility across different poker variants.
Recent Results and Consistency
Yoon continues to perform at a high level, with numerous cashes in the 2025 and 2026 WSOP events. Notable recent results include a third-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship ($142,579) and a runner-up in 2026 WSOP Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card Stud ($67,771). He also cashed in the 2025 WSOP Event #82: $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship (16th for $26,543), demonstrating his skill in mixed games.
Playing Style and Reputation
While Yoon's public persona is primarily built on his tournament achievements, his aggressive and adaptable style is evident in his ability to succeed across disciplines such as No-Limit Hold'em, Stud, and lowball variants. He is known for making deep runs in large-field events and for his proficiency in high-stakes mixed-game championships.
Legacy
With five WSOP bracelets and over $7.5 million in live earnings, Jeffrey Yoon has established himself as one of the most accomplished American poker players of his generation. His consistent performance on the biggest stage and his mastery of multiple poker formats ensure his place in poker history.
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