Tony Miles (poker player)
| Tony Miles | |
|---|---|
 Tony Miles in 2018 | |
| 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]
References[edit]
- ^ "49th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2018, No Limit Hold'em - Main Event Championship (Event #65)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "World Poker Tour - WPT Regional Jacksonville Summer Series, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Rinkema, Remko (July 12, 2018). "TONY MILES AND HIS STORY OF HOPE AND REDEMPTION". PokerCentral. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ Bradley, Lance (July 14, 2018). "WSOP: Tony Miles Had a Feeling, So He Called in Reinforcements". PocketFives.com. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ Holloway, Chad (April 11, 2020). "Tony Miles Takes Second Shot at American Ninja Warrior for $100K Shaun Deeb Prop Bet". PokerNews.com. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Tony Miles' profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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