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 beating Chris Signore in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event. 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.[2]
| 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) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 24[1] |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 10th, 2014 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 5 |
As of 2018, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,150,000.[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 |