Jim Kingery

Jared Kingery is a poker player hailing from Lakewood, Washington, United States. He is best known for winning Event #44: $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas for $410,359 and his first gold bracelet. Kingery works as a longshoreman by trade and enjoys playing poker, mostly during trips to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kingery's first trip to the WSOP in 2022 almost resulted in a championship. He finished second in the $500 No-Limit Hold'em Housewarming event (Event #5) for $433,255. This massive score came in just his first major series. Over the next 12 months, he racked up ten live cashes before adding more in-the-money finishes in the run-up to the 2024 WSOP.

Major Titles and Achievements

• 2024 WSOP Event #44: $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em – 1st place for $410,359 (Win his first bracelet)
• 2022 WSOP Event #5: $500 The Housewarming No-Limit Hold'em – 2nd place for $433,255
• 2022 MSPT Venetian November $1,100 Main Event – 5th place for $23,284
• 2023 $240 NLHE Rebuy – 1st place for $16,394
• 2024 $1,020 NLHE – 2nd place for $13,900

Note: Kingery also cashed in the 2025 WSOP Main Event (725th for $25,000) and made several other deep runs at the WSOP, including a 220th place in the $800 Independence Day event in 2024.

While no specific analysis is available, Kingery’s results suggest a solid tournament game, capable of navigating large fields. His ability to take down a $2k event and nearly win a $500 event indicates strong heads-up play and resilience under pressure.

Kingery is often described as a longshoreman who plays poker part-time. He burst onto the scene with his near-WSOP win in 2022, and his bracelet win in 2024 solidified his status as a player to watch. He has been covered by PokerNews with the headline "Kingery's Ransom: Longshoreman Ships $2K No-Limit Hold’em for $410,359."

Jared Kingery has proven that even part-time players can achieve WSOP glory. With over $1.1 million in live earnings and a bracelet, he remains an inspiring figure in the poker community.