Jason DeWitt

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Jason DeWitt
Nickname(s)TheMasterJ33
ResidenceLas Vegas, NV
Born (1983-09-20) September 20, 1983 (age 40)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 2
Final table(s)7
Money finish(es)24
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		274th, 2010
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)5
Information accurate as of 30 June 2016.

Jason DeWitt (born September 20, 1983) is a professional poker player from Mishawaka, Indiana, who won the 2010 World Series of Poker $5,000 No Limit Hold'em event. [1] [2] [3] and the 2016 World Series of Poker $1,500 Millionaire Maker.

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Early life

Jason DeWitt started playing poker with friends in 2004, when he worked at a local South Bend, Indiana Super Market. He quickly discovered he had a knack for Texas Hold 'em. He would play with friends and realized he was winning quite often. He decided to start training, reading books and joined online forums to improve his game. He eventually built up a large enough bankroll that allowed him to quit his day job.

After six months as a professional, Jason won two online tournaments on Christmas for $90,000. By 2006, Jason had over $250,000 in online winnings, which allowed him to play in live tournaments during the Summer WSOP series. He quickly started seeing success live and online, with total winnings of over $1,000,000 by 2009. To date, Jason has over $4,500,000 in combined online/live winnings.

Live poker

Jason DeWitt has appeared at 7 World Series of Poker (WSOP) final tables. DeWitt's WSOP final tables consist of the following:

Additionally, DeWitt has 2 final table appearances at WSOP Circuit events, 1 final table at a World Poker Tour event and 1 final table at a Heartland Poker Tour event. DeWitt's WSOP Circuit, WPT and Heartland Poker Tour final tables consist of the following:

As of 2024, Jason's total live tournament winnings exceed $3,300,000 and his online winnings exceed $1,500,000. [3]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearEventPrize Money
2010 $5,000 No Limit Hold'em$818,959
2016 $1,500 Millionaire Maker No Limit Hold'em$1,065,403

At the 2012 WSOP, Jason DeWitt had a confrontation with then UltimateBet spokesperson Annie Duke when she joined his table, cussing her. [15] He explained his attitude in an interview done on Youtube Channel QuadJacks.

Online Poker

DeWitt plays under the screen name “TheMasterJ33” on PokerStars. [16]

Personal life

Jason resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he focuses on his professional career as a poker player, sports bettor and investor. Jason DeWitt graduated from Mishawaka High School (MHS) with follow MHS alumnus Adam Driver in 2002.

DeWitt has a dog named Buddy that is central in his life and is mentioned in any important poker interview, including after his Milly Maker chat. [17]

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References

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  2. ↑ McDaniel, Scott (June 11, 2010). "DeWitt Finds The Elusive Gold Bracelet, Wins Event No. 17". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
  3. 1 2 "Jason DeWitt's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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  8. ↑ "44th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2013, Pot Limit Omaha (Event #35)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ "47th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2016, No Limit Hold'em Millionaire Maker (Event #14)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ "48th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2017, Pot Limit Omaha - 8 Handed Championship (Event #54)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ "WSOP Circuit - WSOPC Hammond, No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Heartland Poker Tour - HPT Gary, HPT Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2011 L.A. Poker Classic, No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  14. ↑ "WSOP Circuit - WSOPC San Diego, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
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  16. ↑ "2010 PokerStars SCOOP Final Table Results". PokerStake. May 7, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
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