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Jordan Griff is an American professional poker player who achieved global fame during a historic run at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) . A supply chain specialist turned poker powerhouse, Griff captivated the poker world by entering the WSOP Main Event as a recreational player and finishing as the runner-up for a massive $6 million prize. Known for his resilient “never-say-die” attitude and high-pressure aggression, he has since transitioned into a more consistent presence on the high-stakes circuit through 2025 and 2026.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $6,141,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Jordan Griff ranks among the top 200 on the United States All-Time Money List. His career-defining moment occurred in July 2024, when he outlasted over 10,000 players to reach the heads-up stage of the WSOP Main Event, eventually taking 2nd place for $6,000,000. Since that life-changing score, Griff has proven he belongs at the elite level, recording significant cashes in 2025, including a 13th-place finish in the $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship for $26,543. His immense breakout success contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $6.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (2nd) | $6,000,000 |
| 2025 | WSOP $10,000 Eight Game Mixed Championship (13th) | $26,543 |
| 2023 | WSOP Circuit Northern California $1,700 Main Event (9th) | $18,104 |
| 2019 | WPT DeepStacks New York $1,100 Main Event (7th) | $10,465 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1992 in Illinois and currently residing in Scottsdale, Arizona , Jordan Griff represents the quintessential “Moneymaker” dream of the modern era. A graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Griff spent years balancing his passion for poker with a successful career as a Supply Chain Lead at Meta. He began playing poker recreationally in college, slowly building a resume of small cashes before his 2024 explosion. During his Main Event run, Griff was often described as a “miracle worker” for his ability to survive high-stakes coin flips and river huge sets. Today, he is a celebrated figure in Arizona poker, ranking 3rd on the state’s All-Time Money List.
Play Style & Strategy
Griff is renowned for an “aggressive, fearless, and high-pressure” play style. During the 2024 WSOP, he famously utilized massive over-bets and high-frequency aggression to put professional opponents in uncomfortable spots for their entire stacks. Strategically, Griff relies on a blend of technical study and emotional intuition; he is particularly adept at reading table dynamics and identifying when an opponent is playing “scared money.” In late 2025 and early 2026, he has expanded his repertoire into Mixed Games and Pot-Limit Omaha, showing a technical depth that extends beyond No-Limit Hold’em. His approach is characterized by a “nothing to lose” mentality, a psychological edge he maintains despite now being one of the most successful tournament players in the world.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Jordan as he continues his high-stakes journey in the 2026 PGT PokerGO Cup and the upcoming WSOP? You can find his profiles here:
