There isn’t a lot Jesse Lonis hasn’t completed within the poker world over the previous three years. He’s notched seven figures every year and is coming off a profession yr in 2024 the place he amassed $7,586,501 in match earnings in keeping with the Hendon Mob. He’s gained dwell and on-line World Collection of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelets and rings, taken titles inside PokerGO Studio and on the Triton Poker Tour, and completed runner-up within the GPI Participant of the Yr final yr.
There isn’t a lot he hasn’t checked off his checklist of poker accomplishments, however one did come up just lately as he claimed a web based circuit ring whereas at a reasonably curious place.
The rap battle was often known as “Turbulence” and came about on January twenty fifth in North Las Vegas. The match was the WSOP On-line Circuit Collection Occasion #17: $125,000 No-Restrict Maintain’em.
“I went with Chris Hunichen and another poker guys to observe The Saurus battle,” Lonis instructed PokerNews. “First time I’ve ever been to 1. The rap battle was at slightly producing studio in North Las Vegas. Two guys go three rounds. It was a enjoyable setting.”
For these questioning what a rap battle is like, right here’s one that includes The Saurus taking over A. Ward:
It marked the third gold ring for Lonis, who can also be a two-time bracelet winner. He beforehand gained the 2020 WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Occasion #2: $400 Knockout NLH for $11,062 after which the 2023 WSOP OnlineCircuit Tremendous Collection Occasion #8: $500 PLO BIG 6-Max for $14,430.
So, how does the newest evaluate to the opposite two?
“The third is simply as good as the opposite two,” Lonis shared. “I’m joyful to win within the Excessive Curler Six-Max. These are probably the most enjoyable tournaments to be very artistic.”
The poker world is aware of Lonis primarily from enjoying within the dwell realm the place he’s amassed over $14 million in dwell match earnings in keeping with the Hendon Mob.
“I’m principally a dwell man, but when it’s a Sunday or there’s one thing good to play I’ll hearth it up and play,” Lonis admitted. “Having youngsters makes it simpler to simply chill and play on-line.”
There very effectively be extra on-line play coming for Lonis this yr as a brand new addition to the household is on the way in which.
“I’m gonna play a lighter schedule in 2025 since I’ve child woman #3 coming this week,” he stated. “Hoping my first journey is to Triton JeJu on the finish of February.”
Chad Holloway
PR & Media Supervisor
