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James Bord

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James Bord
Nickname(s)Bordy
ResidenceStanmore, United Kingdom
Born1981 (age 42–43)
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

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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.[2] 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.[3]

Preferring high-stakes games to tournaments, Bord describes himself as a "mixed game cash player," usually playing high-low games.[4] When in Las Vegas he plays in $300–600 or $400–800 games at the major poker venues.[5] 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.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Lipman, Jennifer (29 September 2010). "Stanmore banker turned poker player wins big". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  2. ^ Feldman, Andrew (29 September 2010). "James Bord wins WSOPE main event". ESPN.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  3. ^ "RankingHero - James Bord". RankingHero. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  4. ^ Carbonpoker.com:James Bord Wins WSOPE Main Event
  5. ^ "James Bord wins WSOP Europe championship". Casino City Times. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Hendon Mob Poker Database - James Bord". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
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