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Jonathan Little is a world-class American professional poker player, two-time World Poker Tour (WPT) champion, and the influential founder of PokerCoaching.com. Widely regarded as one of the hardest-working figures in the industry, Little has successfully transitioned from a high-stakes “prodigy” who turned $50 into hundreds of thousands, to a global authority on poker strategy, authoring 14 best-selling books and mentoring thousands of players worldwide.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $9,697,880 (according to The Hendon Mob), Little is a titan of the international circuit. His career is anchored by two World Poker Tour (WPT) titles: the Season VI Mirage Poker Showdown for $1,066,295 and the Season VII Foxwoods World Poker Finals for $1,120,310, which helped him secure the WPT Season VI Player of the Year honors. Little’s momentum has surged in 2024 and 2025; he recently captured the 2024 PokerGO Cup Championship title after winning two events for over $730,000 and secured a WSOP Online bracelet in 2025 for $90,663. His vast tournament success, combined with a dominant coaching empire, puts his estimated poker net worth at approximately $15 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Pensacola, Florida, Little began his poker journey at age 18 while studying psychology at the University of West Florida. After a modest $50 deposit turned into a $350,000 online bankroll within six months, he famously dropped out of college to pursue the game professionally. Known by the screen names “FieryJustice” and “Jcardshark,” he became a dominant force in the early online poker era before conquering the live arena. Today, Little is recognized as much for his business acumen as his play; as the founder of PokerCoaching.com, he has revolutionized poker education. Despite his immense success, he remains a “student of the game,” known for his discipline, analytical mindset, and a transparency that has occasionally sparked high-profile debates within the community regarding poker site integrity.
Play Style & Strategy
Jonathan Little is the ultimate “Modern Theoretical Specialist” who masterfully bridges the gap between GTO (Game Theory Optimal) and exploitative play. While he utilizes solvers to build a “unexploitable” foundation—emphasizing balanced ranges and precise bet sizing—his real-world edge comes from his adaptive aggression. He is a vocal advocate for “making your opponent play a guessing game,” frequently using small bet sizes to maintain range advantage or massive overbets to apply maximum pressure. His strategy is defined by extreme discipline and emotional control; he famously claims to “not dwell on losses” and maintains a robotic focus on long-term EV (Expected Value). As a coach, he teaches players to identify population tendencies, arguing that the true profit in poker comes from deviating from “perfect” play to exploit the specific mistakes of others.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to learn from one of the most prolific coaches in the game and follow his 2026 high-stakes campaign? You can find Jonathan Little’s official profiles and educational content here:
