James Bord | |
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Nickname(s) | Bordy |
Residence | Stanmore, United Kingdom |
Born | 1981 (age 40–41) |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 9 |
James Bord (born 1981), is an entrepreneur and founder of shortcircuit.science, a company applying data science to medical prescription technology and climate adaption analysis. Originally from Stanmore, England, Bord now divides his time between London and the United States.[1]
Poker career
His biggest victory came in the 2010 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event, where he won $1,313,611 and became the first British champion of that event. He held pocket 10s against Fabrizio Baldassari's pocket 5s on the last hand to win the championship. A former banker for Citigroup, he left banking for poker in his mid-20s. Apart from that he has a lot cashes coming from the WSOP. Plus a second place in the Shootout - Invitational Aussie Millions Event, for more than $140,000.[2]
Preferring high-stakes games to tournaments, Bord describes himself as a "mixed game cash player," usually playing high-low games.[3] When in Las Vegas he plays in $300–600 or $400–800 games at the major poker venues.[4] He has cashed in eight other WSOP events, the best being sixth in the 2008 no limit 2-7 lowball. As of April 2018, his lifetime live tournament winnings are $4,304,535.[5]
References
- ^ Lipman, Jennifer (September 29, 2010). "Stanmore banker turned poker player wins big". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ "RankingHero - James Bord". RankingHero. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ Carbonpoker.com:James Bord Wins WSOPE Main Event
- ^ "James Bord wins WSOP Europe championship". Casino City Times. September 29, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ "Hendon Mob Poker Database - James Bord". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
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Winners of the European Poker Awards Outstanding Tournament Performance of the Year | |
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