Jake Schindler is a popular player known for his dominance both in live and online poker. As one of the emerging stars of the late 2010s, he rose to prominence alongside players like Stephen Chidwick, Alex Foxen, and Adrian Mateos. He is a WSOP bracelet winner and WSOPC ring holder, who made big headlines for finishing 2nd at the Super High Roller Bowl in 2017 for $3.6 million – which remains his best live cash to date. In 2022, he faced cheating allegations. Schindler neither denied nor confirmed the claims; he simply exited the poker world.
Here’s a look at Schindler’s poker career, his early life, and the controversies around him.
Early Life and Poker Introduction
Jake Carl Schindler, born on September 25, 1989, was raised in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He now resides in Florida. Like many American teenagers, Schindler was introduced to poker during his teenage years, playing games with friends. However, poker would become more than just a pastime; it became his profession.
Poker Career and Winnings
Schindler began competing in live poker tournaments in 2009, achieving a final table finish in a mid-stakes tournament. Four years later, he took down the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), claiming $150,000 under the screenname “CaLLitARUSH”.
His first significant win came in 2012, when he earned his first WSOP Circuit ring at the West Palm Beach event, cashing $24,736.
Two years later, Schindler secured his first seven-figure payday by winning the PCA 2014 $25K NLH High Roller, taking home $1,192,624. That same year, he triumphed in the Seminole Hard Rock Open $100K NLH High Roller, adding $570,375 to his earnings.
In 2016, he finished third in the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic $10K Main Event, winning $736,579. The following year, he placed second in the Super High Roller Bowl 2017 $300K NLH, achieving a career high of $3,600,000.
2018 marked a transformative year for Schindler. He defeated Shaun Deeb in the $25K NLH High Roller event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, collecting $800,758. Schindler also claimed his first PartyPoker title by winning the €100K Super High Roller at the partypoker MILLIONS Barcelona, earning $2,151,754.
He continued his streak, making 31 final table appearances and surpassing Stephen Chidwick’s record of 26 in a year. Schindler claimed six titles and $8,731,019 in earnings, which earned him the coveted Card Player of the Year title in 2018.
In 2021, Schindler began competing in PokerGO tournaments. His largest win came from the 2021 PGT ARIA High Roller $100K NLH, where he won $655,000. He now holds six PGT titles.
In 2022, Schindler won his career’s second-largest payout by claiming $3.2 million in the Super High Roller Series Europe $250K NLH Super High Roller. He also finished runner-up to Christoph Vogelsang in the $300k buy-in 2017 Super High Roller Bowl, claiming $3.6 million -his career-high score to date. Later that year, he won his first WSOP bracelet in Event #12: $50K NLH High Roller 8-Handed, adding $1.3 million and pushing his career earnings to $35 million.
After his WSOP win, Schindler stepped away from the game until the 2023 WSOP, where he finished third in Event #84: $50K NLH, earning $957,491. He wrapped up the year with a sixth-place finish in the SHR Poker Open Event #51: $10K NLH, winning $47,700. This marked his final live tournament, as he said goodbye to the poker world. As of today, he has $36,817,581 in total live earnings and is ranked 1st on Pennsylvania, USA All Time Money List.
Jake Schindler’s Net Worth in 2024
Over the years, Schindler amassed $36,817,581 in live tournament earnings. While we don’t have exact details regarding his Net Worth, it must be more than $36 million as of 2024.
Controversies Around Jake Schindler and Where Is He Now?
While winning his first WSOP bracelet in 2022, Schindler faced serious allegations of cheating, including using real-time assistance (RTA) and collusion in online play. These allegations led to his ban from GGPoker, alongside fellow pro Ali Imsirovic. Bryn Kenney was also accused around this time, though he denied the claims, unlike Schindler and Imsirovic, who neither confirmed nor denied the accusations.
The rumors intensified after Schindler’s WSOP win, as he avoided media interactions. In September, the PokerGO Tour banned both Schindler and Imsirovic from its 2022 season. While Imsirovic eventually acknowledged the allegations, Schindler remained silent, drawing further ire from the poker community.
Schindler disappeared from the live poker tournament scene in 2023. Although there are no updates on his current whereabouts. However, he appears to be active on X (formerly Twitter), as he recently obtained the Blue Tick. It remains uncertain whether he will ever return to poker.
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