Joseph Yohannes
United States
Joseph Yohannes is an American poker player known for his deep runs in WSOP Circuit and PokerGO Tour events, with over $50,000 in live tournament earnings. He has no bracelets or rings but has cashed 11 times, including a runner-up finish in a 2016 WSOP Circuit event for $20,542.
Overview
Joseph Yohannes is an American poker player who has been active in the live tournament scene, particularly in WSOP Circuit events at Harrah's Cherokee and other regional stops. He has accumulated over $50,000 in live earnings from 11 recorded cashes, with his best result being a second-place finish in 2016. Yohannes also holds a student status at Howard Community College as of 2023, suggesting a balance between education and poker.
Early Career and Background
Limited information is available about Yohannes' early poker career. He appears to be from the United States, and his earliest recorded cash dates back to April 2016 in a WSOP Circuit event. He was a student at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland, from 2023 to 2025, studying likely while continuing to play poker part-time.
Tournament Results
Yohannes has primarily cashed in no-limit hold'em events, with a mix of online and live tournaments. His results include:
Notable Performances
His most significant result came in August 2016 when he finished runner-up in a $365 no-limit hold'em event at the WSOP Circuit in Harrah's Cherokee, earning $20,542. He also reached the final table (10th place) in a WSOP Circuit event in April 2022 for $8,424. His largest single cash of $11,260 came from a deep run in a PokerGO Tour event at Seminole Hard Rock in August 2022.
Playing Style
Legacy
While Yohannes has not yet won a bracelet or ring, his consistent cashes over several years demonstrate his persistence and skill as a competitive poker player. His ability to balance education and poker highlights a practical approach to the game.
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