John Cernuto

John Cernuto
Cernuto playing in 2005
Nickname(s)Miami John
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Born(1944-01-11)January 11, 1944
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 2025(2025-02-10) (aged 81)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)3
Money finish(es)65
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
345th, 2011
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)3
Money finish(es)9
European Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)3

John Anthony Cernuto (January 11, 1944 – February 10, 2025) also known as Miami, was an American professional poker player based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specialising in Omaha hi-lo events. Cernuto won over $6,200,000 in live tournament winnings. His largest score was for $259,150 from his $2,000 No Limit Hold'em bracelet victory in the 1997 World Series of Poker.