Justin Bonomo
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Justin Bonomo (born July 30, 1985, Fairfax, Virginia) is an American professional poker player with approximately $60M in live tournament earnings — consistently #1 or #2 all-time. Known online as "ZeeJustin," he is a 3-time WSOP bracelet winner and 2-time WPT champion. His defining moment came in 2018, when he defeated Fedor Holz heads-up to win the $1M buy-in Big One for One Drop for $10,000,000 — the largest single tournament prize in poker history at the time. The win pushed him to #1 on the all-time money list, a position he held for roughly six years. A vegetarian and animal welfare advocate, Bonomo donates a portion of his winnings to charity, blends GTO with targeted exploits, and is considered one of the most theoretically sound high-roller pros in the game.
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How much has Justin Bonomo won in poker?
Approximately $60M in live tournament earnings as of 2026 — consistently #1 or #2 on the all-time live tournament money list. He held the outright #1 spot from 2018 to 2024. His largest single cash: $10,000,000 for winning the 2018 Big One for One Drop at the WSOP, the largest single tournament prize in poker history at that time. Online winnings (not publicly tracked) add several million more.
What did Justin Bonomo win at the 2018 Big One for One Drop?
The 2018 Big One for One Drop was a $1,000,000 buy-in charity-affiliated tournament at the WSOP with 27 entrants. Bonomo defeated Fedor Holz heads-up to claim the $10,000,000 first prize — at the time the largest single tournament payout in poker history. The win pushed him to #1 on the all-time live earnings list, a position he held for roughly six years before being briefly overtaken.
How many WSOP bracelets does Justin Bonomo have?
Three WSOP bracelets. His first came in 2014 ($1,500 6-Max No-Limit Hold'em). His second and third came in 2018 — his career year — including the $10M Big One for One Drop and a $10K Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em event. He also has two World Poker Tour titles. Despite playing primarily in super-high-roller fields with small fields, he has converted multiple final tables into wins.
What is Justin Bonomo's playing style?
Bonomo is widely considered one of the most theoretically sound high-roller players. He blends GTO (game theory optimal) baseline strategy with targeted exploits against specific opponents. He prepares extensively with solvers, speaks at game theory conferences, and is known for disciplined bet sizing and mathematical precision. He plays a tighter range than many high-rollers but applies maximum pressure in marginal spots.
What is the ZeeJustin multi-accounting controversy?
In 2008, Bonomo was caught using multiple accounts on PokerStars under fake names (multi-accounting) — a serious violation. He paid restitution, was banned from PokerStars, and publicly acknowledged the mistake. He restructured his career, rebuilt his reputation through transparency and consistent live tournament results, and is now respected as a high-roller pro and industry advocate. He speaks openly about the period as a turning point.
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