John Bonetti

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John Bonetti

John Bonetti in the 2005 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s) None
Hometown Houston, Texas
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 3
Money finishes 32
Highest ITM main
event finish
3rd, 1993 ,1996
World Poker Tour
Titles None
Final tables 0
Money finishes 1

John Bonetti (born June 1928 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American professional poker player from Houston, Texas.

Bonetti began playing at the age of 54, and has won 3 bracelets at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

He has also made several notable finishes in the No Limit Hold'em Main Event:

  • 1987 23rd place - $10,000
  • 1989 16th place - $12,500
  • 1990 8th place - $33,400
  • 1992 12th place - $10,100
  • 1993 3rd place - $210,000
  • 1996 3rd place - $341,250

Bonetti also finished on the television bubble of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Fifth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open, winning $86,377.


As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $4,100,000.

[edit] World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
1990 $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw $83,250
1993 $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em $122,400
1995 $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw $101,250

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