/tags/miami-john-cernuto-passes-away-poker-47918.htm/ Recent content in Miami John Cernuto Passes Away Poker 47918.htm on Poker Game Free Miami John Cernuto Passes Away Poker 47918.htm en-US chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:05 +0000 /news/202502/legendary-poker-pro-miami-john-cernuto-passes-away-at-81/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:05 +0000chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) /news/202502/legendary-poker-pro-miami-john-cernuto-passes-away-at-81/ <p>Mixed game poker tournament legend John Anthony Cernuto, aka &ldquo;Miami John,&rdquo; passed away on Monday from colon cancer.</p> <p>The 81-year-old New Jersey-born poker player had been in hospice care at his Las Vegas home. He leaves behind two adult children and many friends and adoring fans within the poker community.</p> <p><em>PokerNews</em> reported last week that Cernuto, who once held the record for most live tournament cashes, had entered hospice care. He spent his final days with loved ones by his side.</p>