Jackob Datashvili

Jackob Datashvili is an American professional poker player of Georgian descent, ranked 5140th in the world, with career earnings over $630,000. He is known for his solid fundamentals and calm demeanor, consistently achieving stable results in major tournaments.

Jackob Datashvili's poker career began online before transitioning to live tournaments. He has made multiple final tables in WSOP events, won a WSOP event championship, and has numerous other cashes. Additionally, he has performed well in other major tours like the WPT, accumulating over $600,000 in earnings.

His style is conservative and solid, excelling at patient waiting and value betting in deep-stacked situations. When short-stacked, he can strike decisively, exploiting opponents' fear. He has excellent hand reading abilities, especially stable during short-handed final table stages.

• Tags: "Steady Shark", "Shield of Georgia"
• Anecdote: In a WSOP event, he defeated an opponent's AA with pocket fours, and has since considered that hand his lucky hand.
• He often shares poker strategy on social media and has a certain fan base.

Jackob's success illustrates the importance of long-term stability in poker. He sticks to the fundamentals, avoids flashy plays, and improves through extensive practice and review. For amateur players, learning his patience and bankroll management can help improve win rates.