Luis Velador
| Luis Velador | |
|---|---|
 Velador after winning at the 2008 World Series of Poker. | |
| Residence | Corona, California |
| Born | Jalisco, Mexico |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Final table(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 17 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 10th, 2014 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 5 |
José-Luis Velador (born in Jalisco, Mexico) is a Mexican-American professional poker player from Corona, California, who is a two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner. He won his first bracelet at the 2008 World Series of Poker in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event and then two years later at the 2010 World Series of Poker he won his second bracelet after defeating David Chiu heads-up in the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em/Omaha event.[1][2]
As of 2014, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,000,000.[3]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | $574,734 |
| 2010 | $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em/Omaha | $260,552 |
Notes
- ↑ Feldman, Andrew (2010-06-21). "Velador defeats Chiu in Event 33". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
- ↑ Butt, Robert. "Luis Velador - results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
- ↑ Butt, Robert. "Luis Velador - stats". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
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