Jerry Wong

Jerry Wong was born on March 20, 1982, in Plattsburgh, New York, and currently resides in Margate, Florida. He began his poker career online before transitioning to live tournaments. Wong is of Chinese descent and holds American nationality. He has accumulated over 229 live cashes and more than $6.4 million in tournament earnings.

Wong's largest cash came in the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event, where he finished 8th out of 6,737 players, earning $1,100,076. He also placed 3rd in the 2013 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event for $725,000 and finished 2nd in the 2022 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown $25,500 High Roller for $570,283. Additional top results include 4th in the 2018 $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Max ($303,491) and 5th in the 2026 $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship ($66,560). Wong's total live tournament earnings exceed $6,478,618, placing him 298th on the All-Time Money List.

In 2023, Wong won his first WSOP bracelet in Event #85: $10,000 Razz Championship, taking home $298,682. He has a total of 12 WSOP final tables and 96 in-the-money finishes, with total WSOP winnings of $2,982,133. Earlier in his career, Wong also won a WSOP Circuit ring. His versatility in mixed games is evidenced by deep runs in various disciplines, including a 4th place in the 2018 $10K PLO 8-Max and a 5th in the 2026 $10K Limit Hold'em Championship.

On the PokerGO Tour, Wong has excelled in mixed game events. In March 2024, he won the PGT Mixed Games Triple Draw Mix event for $164,500. He also finished 5th in the H.O.R.S.E. event ($47,250), 5th in Big Bet Mix ($29,600), and 7th in Dealer's Choice ($18,800) during the same festival. The following year, in February 2025, he placed 2nd in the $5,100 H.O.R.S.E. event for $97,500. Overall, Wong has 6 PGT cashes totaling $368,000, with 1 win and 5 final tables.

Beyond the WSOP and PGT, Wong has cashed in World Poker Tour events 23 times with two final tables, and has three European Poker Tour cashes including one final table. In April 2026, he won the $600 Mixed Triple Draw event at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown for $12,010. He also recorded a runner-up finish in a $25,500 high roller at the same venue in 2022 for $570,283. Wong has appeared in televised cash games, including a session on Poker Night In America where he lost $23,100 over 4 hours. His total earnings across all tours exceed $6.7 million when including online results.

Wong is recognized as a well-rounded player with a particular strength in mixed games. His patient, analytical approach has earned him respect among peers. He shares insights and interacts with fans on social media under the handle @HumLun. Known for his adaptability, Wong continues to be a threat in both high-stakes tournaments and cash games.

In the 2026 World Series of Poker, Wong continued to display his mixed-game prowess. He finished 5th in the $10,000 Limit Hold'em Seven Max event for $66,560, and placed 10th in the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw for $10,325. He also cashed in the $1,500 Badugi (78th, $2,999) and $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8/OB (155th, $3,033). These results contributed to his total WSOP cashes reaching 96 and earnings of $2,982,133.

Wong has participated in televised cash games, notably on Poker Night In America. In his only recorded session on August 7, 2022, he played 4 hours at a $200 big blind table, losing $23,100 (equivalent to -$5,775 per hour or -28.88 big blinds per hour). This session is documented in the Highroll Poker cash game database, reflecting a rare losing streak in his otherwise successful career.