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John Racener | |
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![]() John Racener in 2019 | |
Nickname(s) | Spikey, RCNR |
Residence | Tampa, Florida |
Born | December 17, 1985 |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 2 |
Final table(s) | 23 |
Money finish(es) | 107 [1] |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 2nd, 2010 |
World Poker Tour | |
Title(s) | None |
Final table(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 18 [2] |
European Poker Tour | |
Title(s) | 1 |
Final table(s) | 3 |
Money finish(es) | 11 |
John Racener (born December 17, 1985) is an American poker professional from Port Richey, Florida, best known as the runner-up of the Main Event at the 2010 World Series of Poker. [3] He has made World Series of Poker final tables on 23 occasions, as well as one World Poker Tour final table. [4]
Racener won his first WSOP bracelet in 2017, capturing the $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship for $273,962. [5] He also had 17 cashes in 2017 which was at the time a joint record with Chris Ferguson. [6] Racener won his second bracelet in the $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship at the 2024 WSOP. [7]
As of 2023, his live tournament winnings exceed $11,250,000, $5.5 million of which comes from his second place prize at the 2010 Main Event. [4] [8]
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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2017 | $10,000 Dealers Choice 6-Handed Championship | $273,962 |
2024 | $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship (8-Handed) | $308,930 |