Jean-Robert Bellande
| Jean-Robert Bellande | |
|---|---|
 Bellande at the2008 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | Bobby, JRB |
| Residence | Las Vegas,Nevada |
| Born | September 17, 1970 Long Island,New York |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 17[1] |
| HighestITM Main Event finish | 65th,2011 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
Jean-Robert F. Bellande(French pronunciation:[ʒɑ̃ʁɔbɛʁbɛˈlɑ̃d];born September 17, 1970) is an American professionalpokerplayer, reality TV contestant, and anightclubowner and promoter.
Background
[edit]Bellande was born in Long Island, New York to parents who emigrated fromHaiti.When Bellande was five years old, his family relocated toTaiwanwhere his mother was aChristianmissionary. He spent the next thirteen years of his life in an expatriate community before returning to the United States acquiring aBachelor of ArtsinmarketingfromAzusa Pacific University.He is a native French and English speaker, who learned to be proficient inMandarin.He now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2][3][4]
Poker
[edit]Bellande first gained public exposure during aWorld Series of Poker circuit eventin March 2005. He finished 3rd, behind Doug Lee andJennifer Harman,winning $210,900.[5]Bellande is noted for his aggressive table banter throughout this televised event. A week later, Bellande defeatedJohn Phanto win first prize at the 2005 Winnin' o' the Green tournament, earning a further $148,000.[6]
Bellande has also finishedin the moneyofWorld Series of Poker(WSOP) andWorld Poker Tour(WPT) events, and appeared in the WPT Bad Boys of Poker II invitational event won byTony G.[7]
At the2008 World Series of Poker,Bellande came close to capturing his firstbraceletwhen he finished runner-up toMatt Grahamin the $1,500 Limit Hold'em - Shootout event, earning $173,564, and later he finished in 442nd place out of 6,844 entries at the Main Event that same year.[8][9]
At the2015 World Series of Poker,Bellande finished 2nd in the $50,000 Player's Championship for $784,828.[10]
At the2018 World Series of Poker,Bellande won his first World Series of Poker bracelet and $616,302 in Event #58: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six-Handed.[11]
As of 2018, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,800,000.[12]
World Series of Poker bracelets
[edit]| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em 6-Handed | $616,302 |
Survivor: China
[edit]Bellande was a contestant onSurvivor: Chinaas a member of the Fei Long Tribe, and later Hae Da Fung. Noted was his conflict with fellow contestantCourtney Yatesand his numerousgaffes.He was voted out 9th, becoming the 2nd member of the jury.[13]He cast his jury vote for Todd Herzog to win the million dollar prize, which Herzog ended up achieving.[14]
References
[edit]- ^"Jean-Robert Bellande".WSOP.com.RetrievedDecember 5,2023.
- ^McManus, James, ed. (June 27, 2014)."How to Win $20 Million at Poker".Bloomberg.com.Bloomberg.RetrievedNovember 26,2015.
- ^McManus, James, ed. (July 12, 2015)."The Bulletproof Life of Jean-Robert Bellande".BluffEurope.RetrievedNovember 26,2015.
- ^"Jean-Robert - Survivor: China on CBS".CBS.com.Archived fromthe originalon September 15, 2007.
- ^"Rio Las Vegas Poker Festival, WSOP Circuit Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em".The Hendon Mob.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"2005 Winnin' o' the Green, No Limit Hold'em".The Hendon Mob.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"World Poker Tour - WPT Bad Boys of Poker II, No Limit Hold'em".The Hendon Mob.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"39th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2008, Limit Hold'em - Shootout".The Hendon Mob.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"39th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2008, World Championship No Limit Hold'em".The Hendon Mob.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"46th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2015, The Players Championship (Event #44)".The Hendon Mob.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"49th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2018, No Limit Hold'em - 6 Handed (Event #58)".The Hendon Mob.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"Jean-Robert Bellande's profile on The Hendon Mob".The Hendon Mob Poker Database.RetrievedDecember 5,2023.
- ^Smith, Nina (November 13, 2007)."The Dealing's Done for Survivor: China's Jean-Robert".TVGuide.com.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^Seaton, Paul (February 11, 2020)."Surviving with Jean-Robert Bellande".PokerGO Tour.RetrievedMarch 30,2024.