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🇺🇸 Jason Koon
Profile Bio
Jason Koon is a dominant force in the global high-roller scene, originally from Weston, West Virginia and now competing around the world. A former online crusher who successfully transitioned to the toughest live fields, he has built one of the most impressive résumés in modern poker. According to The Hendon Mob database, Koon’s total live tournament earnings exceed US$66 million, placing him among the all-time top earners in the game. His reputation is built on consistency at the very highest stakes, especially in Triton events and elite series across Europe, Asia, and Las Vegas.
Career Highlights
Koon’s career includes multiple seven-figure scores and some of the biggest titles in high-stakes poker. A defining early moment came in 2018 when he won the Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro Short Deck event for around US$3.58 million.
Since then, he has become the most successful player in Triton Poker history, with a record 12 titles and more than US$35 million in Triton earnings. In 2025 he added another huge milestone by winning the WSOP $50,000 High Roller event in Las Vegas for US$1,968,927, moving up the global all-time money list.
Recent Results & Global Presence
In recent seasons, Koon has continued to dominate both Triton stops and major series in Las Vegas. In May 2025 he won the Triton Montenegro $150,000 NLH 8-Handed event for US$3,393,656, then followed it up at the same stop with another victory in a $30,000 PLO Turbo Bounty Quattro event. He also remains a constant presence deep in fields at WSOP and other high-roller festivals, regularly posting six- and seven-figure results. On the Triton all-time leaderboard he currently sits 2nd overall, underlining how central he is to today’s super high-roller ecosystem.
Playing Style & Outlook
Koon is known for his calm table presence, rigorous mathematical approach, and ability to adapt across formats – from No-Limit Hold’em to Short Deck and PLO. Opponents regard him as one of the toughest and most well-prepared players in the game, combining deep study work with sharp live instincts. As the high-roller and Asian circuits continue to grow, Jason Koon remains a benchmark for excellence and a favourite to add even more Triton titles and major championships to his already stacked résumé.
