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John Monnette is an American professional poker player from Palmdale, California, who is widely considered one of the greatest mixed-game specialists of all time. Known for his incredible adaptability, Monnette has built a career by mastering almost every card game ever invented. While he first earned the nickname “Angry John” in his younger years for his fiery passion at the table, he has matured into a respected veteran and a dedicated family man. With five World Series of Poker bracelets in five different games, he has proven time and again that he belongs in the same conversation as the legends of the game.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, John Monnette has won over $4.4 million in live tournament earnings. His biggest live cash came in 2012 when he finished as the runner-up in the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship at the World Series of Poker for $279,206.
Monnette is part of an elite group of players with five WSOP gold bracelets. What makes his record truly special is that he won them in five completely different poker disciplines. His first came in 2011 in 8-Game Mix, followed by Seven Card Stud in 2012, No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw in 2017, and Limit Hold’em in 2021. Most recently, in 2023, he joined the “Five-Timer Club” by winning the $1,500 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw event for $145,863. He also has a massive presence in the online world, where he has won both a WCOOP and a SCOOP title under the screen name jmonnett.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1982, John Monnette grew up in California and graduated from the University of California, San Diego. He started his poker career in 2002 by playing Limit Hold’em, but he quickly became bored with just one format. He made it his mission to learn every game he could find, eventually becoming a staple in the high-stakes mixed-game cash tables in Las Vegas. Before the online poker world changed in 2011, he was one of the most successful mixed-game players on the internet. Now based in Las Vegas, Monnette balances his time at the tables with his life as a father of two, often dedicating his tournament wins to his children.
Play Style & Strategy
Monnette is a pure mixed-game grinder who thrives in formats where most players are less experienced. While many modern pros rely on solvers for No Limit Hold’em, Monnette relies on his years of experience playing games like Badugi, Stud, and Lowball. He is known for being extremely focused and competitive, which is where his “Angry John” nickname originated. However, those close to him know that this comes from a deep desire to play perfectly and a frustration with making mistakes. He is a very disciplined player who prefers the complexity of games with many different rules, often finding his biggest edges in high-stakes cash games at the Bellagio where the stakes can reach $3,000-$6,000.
Social Media & Online Presence
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