Chip Jett
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| Chip Jett | |
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 Chip Jett at the 2006 World Series of Poker |
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| Nickname(s) | None |
| Hometown | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finishes | 8 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
408th, 2007 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | 2 |
| Money finishes | 8 |
Charles "Chip" Jett (born September 22 in Scottsdale, Arizona) is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jett has been known as "Chip" ever since he left the hospital when he was born. The nickname was suggested by a nurse to Jett's parents. His name is considered to be an aptronym.[citation needed]
Jett began working as a poker dealer in an Indian casino, but turned into a professional player when he realized he was making more money as a player.
Jett finished 2nd to Howard Lederer in the World Poker Tour (WPT) PartyPoker.com Million II cruise event in March 2003. Later in the same year he made 2 World Series of Poker (WSOP) final tables, and another WPT final table in the Legends of Poker event won by Mel Judah.
Jett also had a 3rd place finish in the 2005 WSOP $5,000 seven-card stud event.
He is married to fellow poker professional Karina Jett (née Mikelis). In August 2005 they both made the same final table, at the London Open event in Old Billingsgate Market. They have one daughter and one son.
Jett has written articles for Card Player Magazine and he and Karina write a column together, answering reader questions in a "he said/she said" format.
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,900,000.
