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Jason Somerville, widely known by his online handle “JCarver,” is an American professional poker player from Long Island, New York, who revolutionized the way people watch the game. While he is an elite competitor with a World Series of Poker bracelet, he is perhaps even more famous as the “godfather of poker streaming.” Through his “Run It Up” brand, Somerville was the first to bring high-level poker strategy to Twitch, building a massive community of fans known as the “Run It Up Legion.” His mix of top-tier skill and entertaining personality has made him one of the most influential figures in modern poker.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Jason Somerville has won nearly $3.9 million in live tournament earnings. His most prestigious victory came in 2011 when he won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event. He outlasted a huge field of 3,175 players to secure the title and a $493,091 prize.
Somerville’s biggest single payday occurred in 2014, when he finished 4th in a $100,000 Super High Roller event at the Bellagio for $1,327,352. He is also a consistent threat in the WSOP Main Event, with deep runs in 2012 (69th place) and 2024 (566th place). Beyond the tournament felt, he made headlines in early 2026 as part of a winning team in the Circa Survivor sports betting contest, sharing in a massive $18.7 million jackpot.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1987, Jason Somerville discovered poker in 2004 while watching the World Poker Tour on TV with his father. He started his career with zero dollars, turning freeroll winnings into a six-figure bankroll without ever making a single deposit. This legendary “freeroll to riches” story became the inspiration for his future content. In 2012, Somerville became the first high-stakes male pro to come out as gay, receiving widespread support from the poker community. After years of grinding online and live, he shifted his focus to content creation, moving to Canada to become the flagship poker streamer on Twitch and eventually launching Run It Up Studios in Las Vegas to grow the game he loves.
Play Style & Strategy
Somerville is a master of the “small ball” poker strategy, a concept popularized by his mentor Daniel Negreanu. This style focuses on playing many pots but keeping them small, using post-flop skill to outmaneuver opponents rather than taking massive pre-flop risks. He is known for being extremely vocal and educational, often talking through his entire thought process in real-time while streaming. His ability to read hands and explain complex math in simple terms has taught thousands of people how to play. Whether he is playing a $5 online tournament or a $100,000 live high roller, Somerville maintains a loose-aggressive approach that keeps his opponents guessing and his viewers entertained.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Jason Somerville as he continues to lead the “Run It Up” legion in 2026? You can track his latest stats and community updates through these links:
