This is John Juanda, the World Class Gambling King from Indonesia who won 28 million dollars in one match.
Some people may be surprised when they hear the name John Juanda. Many people, however, regard him as one of the most respected people in his field. John Juanda is internationally famous despite not being an artist or a politician who frequently appears on television. It's possible that many people only know John Juanda's name.
He is Indonesia's most famous gambling raju from Medan. In addition to being respected when competing, John Juanda does not consume alcohol.
As a result, his name is being discussed and respected by gamblers all over the world. He has won a gamble with a very fantastic value, making him no less interesting than the figure of John Juanda. 28 billion IDR
In the gambling world, John Juanda is very professional, and this is one of the most important jobs that he always does.
Gambling can be a profession for the man who was once a world poker icon if done professionally.
In 2014, the name John Juanda was a hot topic of discussion due to his World Series of Poker victory (WSOP).
According to Pokernews.com, John Juanda has won the WSOP five times, in 2002, 2003, 2008, 2011, and most recently in 2014.
John received a total prize of USD 2,330,926 (approximately Rp. 28 billion) for his five WSOP victories.
Master's Degree Program at Seattle University
John Juanda earned his master's degree in 1996 from Seattle University in the United States. During his master's degree, John spent his free time playing poker at a casino near the Seattle University campus. John Juanda competed in his first WSOP championship in 1999, finishing ninth and earning $1,500 in prize money. From there, the man born on July 8, 1971 decided to pursue a career as a professional gambler.
In the world of poker, John Juanda's name is highly respected; even at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in England in 2008, John was able to win money worth Rp. 19 billion overnight, an achievement that made other professional gamblers envious.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Since his childhood, John Juanda has been fascinated by playing cards and poker games. Because the eldest of four siblings frequently witnessed his father gambling.
According to Goldsea.com, his father's habit of always drinking alcoholic beverages while gambling is what he remembers the most. As a result, the father frequently accepts defeat. Juanda never drank alcohol while playing poker because of these bad memories. Despite the fact that he does not drink, the man known as 'JJ' orders drinks.
His opponent is then given the drink.
Learning to Play Poker in College
When Juanda traveled to America to continue his undergraduate studies in 1990, he became acquainted with the game of poker. On the plane, one of his seatmates introduced him to a card game. Following his undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State, he pursued his master's degree at Seattle University.
Juanda chose poker as his profession after earning his MBA in 1996.
Professional competition
Since 1999, John Juanda has been participating in professional poker tournaments. At the time, he was ranked ninth in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament in America.
Juanda is entitled to a USD 15,000 champion prize in the tournament that he has won five times.
Four months later, he finished seventh in the same tournament and was awarded USD 399,600.
Juanda established himself as a rising star in professional poker tournaments during the summer of 2000, finishing six times.
He finished second in the US Poker Championship tournament in Atlantic City, earning a cash prize of USD 159 thousand.
All of John Juanda's victories in poker tournaments around the world, he admitted, could not be separated from God's intervention.
As a result, when he retires from poker, he intends to provide free medical care to the community as a form of gratitude.
The plan is that the money earned will be used to assist fellow humans in need, particularly those in need of free medical treatment.
