Poker player

John Bagosy

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United States

John Bagosy is an American poker player and sports bettor from Hudson, Illinois, with total live tournament earnings of $66,610 and a best cash of $25,000. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, donating a portion of his winnings to cancer research and awareness organizations. Bagosy gained attention in the poker world for a high-stakes hand against Daniel Negreanu at the 2021 Wynn Millions.

Career earnings: $ 66,061

Overview

John Bagosy is a professional poker player and sports bettor from the United States. Residing in Hudson, Illinois, he has accumulated $66,610 in live tournament earnings, with a best cash of $25,000. His Hendon Mob ranking places him 45,308th on the All Time Money List and 784th in the Illinois state rankings.

Poker Career Highlights

Bagosy has competed in numerous live poker tournaments, though detailed results are limited. His most notable cash came with a $25,000 payday. In June 2021, he played in the $10,000 Wynn Millions ($10M GTD) event, where he ran into Daniel Negreanu. Bagosy got his 53,000 stack in preflop holding A♠7♠ against Negreanu’s K♣Q♦. The board ran out favorably for Negreanu, and Bagosy was eliminated on Day 2c. The hand was covered by PokerNews, highlighting Bagosy’s presence at a high-profile final table.

Sports Betting and Philanthropy

Beyond poker, Bagosy is an accomplished sports bettor, ranking among the top in the United States. He has met notable figures, including former President Donald Trump, after being flown by a casino to attend a World Series game with Trump and Melania. Bagosy is also a dedicated philanthropist, donating a percentage of his winnings to cancer research and awareness. Having lost his parents to ovarian and esophageal cancer, he supports organizations fighting these diseases and hopes to expand his work with nonprofits, especially those helping children who have lost a parent to cancer.

Notable Hand: Coinflip with Daniel Negreanu

At the 2021 Wynn Millions, Bagosy (known as "Bags") got his stack in preflop with A♠7♠ against Daniel Negreanu’s K♣Q♦. The flop came 10♠9♠2♦, giving Bagosy a flush draw and a broadway draw, but the turn and river were blanks (4♦ and 3♥), ending his tournament. The hand was a classic coinflip that didn’t go his way.

Personal Life

Bagosy is a lifelong sports enthusiast, growing up admiring Willie Mays, Ryan Sandberg, and Nolan Ryan. He keeps a close eye on MLB rising stars and uses careful analysis for his sports betting. His philanthropic mission is personal: losing his mother at age four and his father later to cancer motivates him to give back.

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