Originally from the UK’s Lake District, Callum Jury has carved out a niche as a premier live reporter across the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, he has delivered high-level coverage for major brands like the APT, PokerStars, and the WSOP, blending a background in business with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling. As a key member of the Somuchpoker team, Callum uses his sharp eye for photography and media to bridge the gap between technical hand histories and the raw human drama of a high-stakes deep run.

Updated: 2026.02.14

John Charles Caridad (often appearing in databases as John Caridad) is an elite Spanish professional poker player based in Gijón. A prolific “mixed game maestro,” he is widely recognized for his dominance in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and niche limit variants, currently ranking 58th on the Spain All-Time Money List.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings exceeding $755,000, Caridad has been exceptionally active on the international circuit, particularly during the 2025 and early 2026 seasons. His career is defined by high-frequency final tables across Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Top Career Results:

$237,902 for his career-best live cash in a major international tournament.
$17,095 (A$26,472) for winning the PLO High Roller at Sydney Champs 2025.
$10,140 (₩14,740,000) for a 2nd-place finish in the 5-Card PLO Masters at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic 2026.
$7,748 (₩11,240,000) for a runner-up finish in the PLO Masters at the APT Jeju Classic 2026.
$6,025 (€5,140) for a 7th-place finish in the PLO Hi/Lo at EPT Barcelona 2025.

Caridad is currently ranked #2,985 in the Global Poker Index (GPI) and has reached as high as #485 in the 2026 Player of the Year standings. For a full breakdown of his statistics, you can view the John Caridad Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Spain, John Caridad has become a true “global grinder,” frequently traveling between major stops in Las Vegas, Barcelona, Sydney, and Jeju. While he originally built his reputation on the Spanish circuit, his recent years have been marked by a significant focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

In early 2026, Caridad put on a masterclass performance at the APT Jeju Classic, recording six top-five finishes in a single week. He is recognized as part of a highly specialized group of professionals who prioritize mixed games and Omaha variants over standard No Limit Hold’em, making him a perennial favorite for “Mixed Game Player of the Series” honors.

Play Style & Strategy

Caridad is known for an exceptionally versatile and technical play style, particularly excelling in 5-Card PLO (Big O) and Mixed Limit formats like H.O.R.S.E. and 9-Game. His strategy emphasizes deep-stack proficiency and high-frequency aggression in Omaha variants, where his technical understanding of equity allows him to dominate multi-way pots.

During the 2026 APT Jeju festival, he demonstrated remarkable consistency in “Masters” events, successfully navigating through elite fields to reach five separate final tables in five different game formats. This ability to adapt his ranges across No Limit, Pot Limit, and Fixed Limit structures makes him one of the most well-rounded and dangerous Spanish players currently active on the global circuit.

Recent Attendances