Justin Bonomo
“ZeeJustin”
Held the #1 spot on the all-time live tournament money list with over $60M in winnings. Known for elite preparation and consistent deep runs in the biggest events.
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Career Earnings
$60M+
Playing Approach
Balanced
Plays On
HISTORY
Career & origins of Justin Bonomo
Justin Bonomo, known online as "ZeeJustin," began his poker career with some early controversy — he was caught using multiple accounts in online tournaments and was temporarily banned — but he rebuilt his reputation through years of elite-level performance and became one of the greatest tournament players of his era.
By the mid-2010s, Bonomo had accumulated over $60 million in live tournament earnings, briefly claiming the top spot on the all-time live earnings list. His ability to perform consistently in Super High Roller events against the world's best competition — in formats worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in buy-ins — placed him in a tiny group of players capable of dominating at the very highest levels.
His success is built on rigorous preparation, deep theoretical understanding of tournament poker, and the mental game required to compete week after week at the biggest stakes. Bonomo is also known for his outspoken views on political and social issues, and for bringing a thoughtful, values-driven perspective to his public poker presence.