| John Cynn | |
|---|---|
 John Cynn in 2018 | |
| Born | (1984-12-24)December 24, 1984 (age 40) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 13[1] |
| HighestITM Main Event finish | Winner,2018 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 3[2] |
| Information last updated on28 December 2018. | |
John Cynn (born December 24, 1984) is an American professional poker player from Northbrook, Illinois.[3] In 2018, he won theWorld Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event for $8,800,000.
Cynn graduated fromIndiana University Bloomington, where he studied finance and supply chain management. Prior to his poker career, he worked as an IT consultant in California.[4] His first cash in a poker tournament came in 2010, while he first cashed in a WSOP event in 2012. In 2016, he finished11th in the Main Event, earning $650,000.[5] He had 12 WSOP cashes before the 2018 Main Event and three on theWorld Poker Tour, including a 10th-place finish at the L.A. Poker Classic in 2017.[1][2]
At the 2018 Main Event, Cynn prevailed over a field of 7,874 players, the second-largest in WSOP history at that time. He defeated a final table that included 2009 championJoe Cada, beatingTony Miles on the 442nd hand of the final table, and 199th of heads-up, when hisK♣ J♣ beat theQ♣ 8♥ on a board ofK♥ K♦ 5♥ 8♦ 4♠.[6]
As of 2018, his total live tournament winnings exceed $9.7 million. His 13 cashes at the WSOP account for $9.5 million of those winnings.[7]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | $8,800,000 |