Tony Miles | |
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Residence | Jacksonville, Florida |
World Series of Poker | |
Final table(s) | 1 |
Money finish(es) | 3 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 2nd, 2018 |
Tony Miles is an American professional poker player, originally from Ogden, Utah but now residing in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2018 he was runner-up at the World Series of Poker Main Event. [1]
Miles attended Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington and the University of North Florida. Prior to the Main Event, his largest career cash was for $18,000 at a WPT Regional Event in Jacksonville in 2011. [2] He had two prior cashes at the WSOP, both in 2018. Miles suffered from alcohol and drug addiction in his past. [3]
Miles qualified for the Main Event at bestbet Jacksonville. [4] He entered the final table in third chip position and got to heads-up with John Cynn. On the 199nd hand of heads-up, and 442nd of the final table, Miles lost with to the of Cynn.
Miles was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior in 2019 and 2020. [5]
As of 2018, his total live tournament winnings exceed $5 million. [6]
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