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Jason Kluska is an American professional poker player and highly skilled mixed-game specialist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Developing his technical edge in the northeastern card rooms before taking on the world’s elite in Las Vegas, Kluska has emerged as a respected veteran on the high-stakes circuit. Renowned for his tactical versatility across non-hold’em formats, particularly Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, Seven Card Stud, and Triple Draw variants, he has continually proven his ability to navigate through exceptionally tough, star-studded championship fields. In 2026, Kluska reached a career-defining peak at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) , logging multiple premier championship deep runs to cement his status as a formidable force on the global live circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $62,600 (according to The Hendon Mob), Jason Kluska has built a highly focused and efficient mixed-game profile. The absolute centerpiece of his career unfolded during an electric stretch at the 2026 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Within a single fortnight, Kluska captured a pair of high-profile championship results, highlighted by finishing 8th in the prestigious Event #23 $10,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Championship for a career-best live score of $33,974.
Just days prior, he orchestrated a stellar run in the WSOP $10,000 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship Event #9, navigating a field of world champions to finish 15th for $21,313. His multi-game tournament volume contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $150,000.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WSOP $10,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Championship Event #23 (8th) | $33,974 |
| 2026 | WSOP $10,000 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship Event #9 (15th) | $21,313 |
| 2026 | WSOP $1,500 Limit Seven Card Stud Event #6 (26th) | $3,542 |
| 2026 | WSOP $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Event #4 (84th) | $3,020 |
Biography & The Championship Breakout
Jason Kluska initially logged his earliest recorded live cashes as far back as 2009 at the iconic WPT Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City. Rather than prioritizing the hyper-populated paths of No-Limit Hold’em, Kluska dedicated his career to the rigorous study of fixed-limit and structural lowball variants. Over the years, his deep mathematical foundation and lighthearted table demeanor turned him into a respected regular, frequently clashing with elite pros in complex tournaments like the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Championship, where he bagged up a top-five overall chip stack into the late stages of the 2025 series.
Kluska officially skyrocketed into mainstream poker prominence during the summer of 2026 at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. He set an intense pace at the beginning of the schedule, locking up back-to-back deep runs in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo and Seven Card Stud events to establish early form. His breakout reached absolute heights in Event #23, the grueling $10,000 Stud Championship. Navigating a shark-infested field, Kluska battled all the way to the official final table alongside poker heavyweights like Michael Mizrachi, Chris Brewer, Jeremy Ausmus, and eventual champion Naoya Kihara, ultimately bowing out in 8th place to secure the largest score of his live career.
Play Style & Strategy
Kluska employs a “highly analytical, strategically fluid, and patient” approach to mixed-game poker. His supreme technical edge lies in his expert-level capability to calculate complex split-pot equity, assess dynamic street advantages, and track folded cards precisely in stud variations. Rather than relying on aggressive, high-variance bluffs, Kluska excels in high-stakes structural environments where pot control, meticulous range reading, and exploiting the strategic leaks of less-disciplined players are paramount. His unshakeable table presence and mental stamina over grueling, multi-day championship grids make him an exceptionally tough opponent to eliminate on a final table bubble.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Jason as he continues his run through the 2026 summer circuit and chases his first career gold bracelet? You can find his verified tournament tracking data and profiles here:
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