Jeremy Ausmus

Jeremy Ausmus (born September 22, 1979, in Lamar, Colorado) grew up to become one of poker's most accomplished players. He made his first major mark at the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event, entering the final table as the shortest stack but finishing 5th for $2,155,313. That result launched his career as a professional. Prior to that, he recorded his first six-figure score in March 2011, earning $190,000 for a third-place finish in a $5,000 tournament in Los Angeles. In November 2012, Ausmus recorded his first live victory, winning a $1,080 NLHE event at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic. His live tournament cashes date back to January 2008.

Ausmus won his first WSOP bracelet in 2013 at WSOP Europe, taking Event #3: €1,650 Pot-Limit Omaha for €95,054 (originally reported as €70,324 in some sources). He continued to excel, winning two bracelets in 2021: Event #3: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em COVID-19 Relief Charity Event ($48,681) and the prestigious $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller ($1,188,918), defeating Phil Hellmuth heads-up. In 2022, he added Event #23: $3,000 Limit Hold'em 6-Handed ($142,147) and an online bracelet in a $365 No-Limit Hold'em event ($51,807). His sixth bracelet came in 2023, winning WSOP Online Event #8: $3,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller ($360,036). At the 2023 WSOP, he also finished fifth in the $100,000 NLHE High Roller for $619,919 and fourth in a $10,000 Mystery Bounty for $233,690. In 2024, Ausmus came agonizingly close to a seventh bracelet, finishing runner-up in the $100,000 High Roller for $1,892,260, losing to Chris Hunichen on a controversial final hand. He also placed seventh in the $250,000 Super High Roller for $754,052. His WSOP earnings exceed $16 million, placing him among the all-time leaders.

Ausmus has been a dominant force on the PokerGO Tour. In October 2024, he ended a trophy drought by winning Event #7: $15,100 Pot-Limit Omaha at the PGT PLO Series II for $288,000. He capped the 2024 season by winning the $1,000,000 PGT Championship, securing $500,000 and the PGT Player of the Year title. As of 2025, his live tournament earnings exceed $29 million, with a best live cash of $2,155,313. In August 2024, he finished third in a $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl in Cyprus for $1,200,000. In 2025, he won a €20,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at EPT Barcelona for €371,596. He consistently appears in high-roller final tables, including multiple cashes in the Poker Masters and PGT Last Chance events. His all-time money list rank is 36th (as per Hendon Mob).

Ausmus employs an aggressive, pressure-based strategy, frequently raising and re-raising to seize the initiative. Postflop, he uses precise hand-reading and positional awareness to execute timely bluffs. He blends Game Theory Optimal concepts with exploitative adjustments, making him difficult to counter. His short-stack play is particularly strong, helping him survive and thrive in high-pressure tournament situations. He is known for his composure at the table and his ability to adapt to different formats, including No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and Limit Hold'em.

Beyond poker, Ausmus has pursued creative interests. He released music videos, including "Pocket Jacks" and "Hey, Mighty Poker Gods," and maintains an active YouTube channel. He has been featured on the cover of Card Player Magazine. Ausmus resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and continues to be a top contender in major tournaments worldwide. His achievements include six WSOP bracelets, one WSOP Circuit ring, and over 57 final tables with 257 cashes in WSOP events alone.

As of 2026, Ausmus's total WSOP earnings exceed $16.5 million, with 6 bracelets, 1 Circuit ring, 57 final tables, and 257 cashes in WSOP events alone. His WSOP.com profile lists his Poker IQ as 18th overall, highlighting his consistent performance across multiple series.

In 2025, Ausmus continued his high-roller success, winning a €20,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at EPT Barcelona for €371,596. Early in 2026, he posted several deep runs at the World Series of Poker: third place in the $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship for $130,380, sixth in the $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship for $58,460, and fourth in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship for $98,782. At the 2026 PokerGO Tour, he cashed in multiple Poker Masters events, including an eighth-place finish in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Last Chance #5 for $46,800.

Ausmus has experienced several near-misses at WSOP bracelets. The most notable came in 2024 when he finished runner-up in the $100,000 High Roller to Chris Hunichen. On the final hand, Ausmus held pocket kings against Hunichen's ace-king; the board brought an ace on the river, costing Ausmus the bracelet and $1,892,260. Many observers considered the outcome controversial, as the river card was statistically improbable. Despite this, Ausmus maintained his composure and continued to post strong results.

As of the latest data, Jeremy Ausmus's live tournament earnings total $26,532,596, placing him 36th on the all-time money list. He reached the $26,000,000 milestone, earning recognition as a WSOP bracelet winner and other awards.

Ausmus maintains an active presence on Twitter under the handle @jeremyausmus, where he engages with fans and shares updates on his poker career.