| John Racener | |
|---|---|
| John Racener in 2019 | |
| Nickname(s) | Spikey, RCNR |
| Residence | Tampa, Florida |
| Born | December 17, 1985 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Final table(s) | 35 |
| Money finish(es) | 138 [1] |
| Highest 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, which earned him $5,545,955. [3] He has made World Series of Poker final tables on 35 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, and this third in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Super Turbo Bounty at the 2025 WSOP. [7] [8]
As of 2025, his live tournament winnings exceed $12,900,000, $5.5 million of which comes from his second place prize at the 2010 Main Event. [4]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $10,000 Dealers Choice 6-Handed Championship | $273,962 |
| 2024 | $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship (8-Handed) | $308,930 |
| 2025 | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Super Turbo Bounty | $247,595 |