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Iwan Jones is a Cardiff-based Welsh poker player, former TV producer, and one of the most experienced and well-liked figures on the British circuit. With over $2 million in career live earnings across 104 cashes and his first recorded cash dating back to April 2004, Jones is a veteran in every sense - regularly competing across the UK, US and Europe, and a fixture on the rankings as one of Wales’s all-time top earners. His defining result came in 2015 when he won the inaugural World Poker Exchange London Open for $750,000.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Total live earnings exceed $2,006,000 across 104+ cashes, per The Hendon Mob. His $750,000 World Poker Exchange London Open victory remains the biggest result of his career.
💰 Live Earnings: $2,006,000+ | 🏆 World Poker Exchange London Open: 2015 | 🎯 104+ Cashes | 🏴 Top Welsh earner
Notable Results (click to expand)
| Date | Event | Result | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | World Poker Exchange London Open | 1st | $750,000 |
His estimated poker net worth is over $1.5 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Jones is a Welsh TV producer who discovered poker through the online boom of the mid-2000s and gradually transitioned it from a serious hobby into a professional pursuit. Based in Cardiff, he has been a consistent presence on the UK circuit since 2004, competing regularly at UK domestic events, EPT stops, and WSOP summer series.
His most notable result came in 2015 at the inaugural World Poker Exchange London Open - a £3,000 buy-in event that attracted a prestigious field and paid $750,000 to the winner. Jones took down the title to cement his place among Wales’s finest poker exports. Ahead of that win, he had also built ownership stakes in other players - most notably backing Paul Jackson at the 2005 London Open and receiving a share of Jackson’s second-place finish for $250,000 while on holiday in a caravan.
Jones is widely liked on the circuit for his affable personality and sportsmanship, and continues to compete well into his career’s later stages - winning the 888poker LIVE London Mystery Bounty event as recently as September 2025.
Play Style & Strategy
Jones is a patient, well-rounded tournament player whose longevity - over 20 years of consistent circuit presence - reflects sound fundamentals and strong bankroll discipline. He performs across formats and buy-ins, from domestic UK events to international festivals, and is a trusted player in the backing community given his transparency and consistency.
Social Media & Online Presence
Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.
