James Bord
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| James Bord | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bordy |
| Residence | Stanmore, United Kingdom |
| Born | 1981 (age 43–44) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 9 |
James Bord (born 1981), is a professional poker player. Originally from Stanmore, UK, Bord now divides his time between London and Las Vegas.[1]
Poker Career
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 10's against Fabrizio Baldassari's pocket 5's on the last hand to win the championship. A former banker for Citigroup, he left banking for poker in his mid-20’s. 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.[2]
Preferring high-stakes games to tournaments, Bord describes himself as a "mixed game cash player," usually playing high-low games.[3] When in Las Vegas he plays in $300–600 or $400–800 games at the major poker venues.[4] He has cashed in eight other WSOP events, the best being sixth in the 2008 no limit 2-7 lowball. As of 2013, his lifetime live tournament winnings are $1,984,491.[5]
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| 2013/ 2013 AP/ 2013 E |
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Winners of the European Poker Awards Outstanding Tournament Performance of the Year | |
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