Jerry Rushing
United States
Jerry Rushing is an American poker player best known for winning a WSOP Circuit ring in 2017. With over $44,000 in live tournament earnings, his biggest cash came in the $1,700 Main Event at Hard Rock.
Overview
Jerry Rushing is a poker player from the United States who has found success on the World Series of Poker Circuit. As of 2025, his tournament record shows three WSOP-related cashes totaling $44,962, including one ring victory.
WSOP Circuit Success
Rushing’s most notable achievement came on March 15, 2017, when he won the WSOP Circuit at Hard Rock Event #10: $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event. He outlasted a field of 544 entries to earn $34,280 and his first WSOP Circuit ring.
Tournament Results
- WSOP Circuit – Hard Rock (2022): Event #10: $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event – 20th out of 646 – $7,695
- WSOP Circuit – Choctaw Durant (2022): Event #2: No-Limit Hold’em The Gargantuan – 43rd out of 2,130 – $2,987
- WSOP Circuit – Hard Rock (2017): Ring Event #1: $365 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em – 1st out of 544 – $34,280
These three cashes represent all of Rushing’s recorded live tournament results, with a total of $44,962 in earnings.
Legacy
While not a high-profile player on the global stage, Jerry Rushing’s WSOP Circuit ring and consistent deep runs demonstrate his skill in large-field tournaments. His career serves as an example of success outside the Main Event spotlight.
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