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According to Women in Poker Hall of Fame<\/a>‘s Jeanne David, “Miami” John Cernuto, who has more recorded poker tournament cashes than anyone in the history of the game, is now in end-of-life care at his house.<\/p>\n

After Allen Kessler put out a worrying tweet asking about Miami John’s whereabouts, David confirmed that Cernuto’s comfortable at his house surrounded by loved ones.<\/p>\n

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“John is not answering his phone, but appreciates all of the text messages & phone calls,” David started.<\/p>\n

“He\u2019s on hospice care at home now, and generally sleeping most of the days.<\/p>\n

“His son is there taking care of him. I may see him Sunday and I will let him know all the outpouring of love.”<\/p>\n

She also said: “”He’s been sick for a long time, he had prostate cancer but it seems to have spread. He’s been battling for a while but he decided several months ago to stop the treatments and just live out his life.”<\/p>\n

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Image: WSOP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to PokerNews<\/em>, Cernuto was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has been in hospice care for roughly a month. The news outlet also claims that Cernuto is expected to pass away any day now.<\/p>\n

Cernuto’s list of poker accomplishments is absolutely incredible, with one of the most decorated resumes in the history of the game.<\/p>\n

His 597 live tournament cashes (not including recurring events) is a record, ahead of well-known tournament grinders Roland Israelashvili (574), Ari Engel (565), and Men “The Master” Nguyen (524).<\/p>\n

Cernuto, who recorded nearly $6.5 million in career live tournament earnings, is a three-time WSOP bracelet winner as well as a two-time WSOP Circuit ring winner.<\/p>\n

Miami John’s WSOP Bracelet Wins<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • 1996 $1,500 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo ($147,000)<\/li>\n
  • 1997 $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em ($259,150)<\/li>\n
  • 2002 $1,500 Limit Omaha ($73,320)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In fact, Cernuto’s penultimate cash proved that he remained more than competitive even into his 80’s, finishing in third place in the 2024 $1,500 8-Game Mix WSOP bracelet event for $ 57,249.<\/p>\n

    Cernuto also recorded an incredible 85 tournament victories, which ranks third all-time behind Italy’s Flaminio Malaguti (97) and Men Nguyen (96).<\/p>\n

    Miami John was given “The Hendon Mob Award” at the Global Poker Awards in 2019 after becoming the first-ever player to record 500 career cashes.<\/p>\n

    Cernuto, 81, was a first-time Poker Hall of Fame nominee in 2024, an award ultimately given to Patrik Antonius. If the poker gods are fair, he should be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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