James Bord, born 1981, is a professional poker player. Originally from Stanmore, U.K., he now divides his time between London and Las Vegas.[1] His biggest victory was the 2010 World Series of Poker Europe main event, where he won $1,313,611.[2] and became the first British champion of that event.[3] He held pocket 10's against Fabrizio Baldassari's pocket 5's on the last hand to win the championship. A former banker for Citigroup, he left banking for poker in his mid-20’s.
Preferring high stakes games to tournaments, Bord describes himself as a "mixed game cash player," usually playing high-low games.[4] When in Las Vegas he plays in $300–600 or $400–800 games at the major poker venues.[5] He has cashed in eight other WSOP events, the best being sixth in the 2008 no limit 2-7 low ball. As of 2013, his lifetime live tournament winnings are $1,984,491.[6]
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1981 |
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