Bryn Kenney

What are Bryn Kenney's total poker earnings?

Approximately $60M+ in live tournament cashes, making him #1 or #2 all-time on the Hendon Mob money list (regularly trading the top spot with Justin Bonomo). His earnings are heavily concentrated in high-roller events: Triton Series, Super High Roller Bowl, and major Las Vegas $25K-$300K buy-ins. Note: 'earnings' = gross cashes before deals with backers, who often take 50-90% of profits in these events.

How much did Bryn Kenney win at the 2019 Triton Million?

$20.5M for 2nd place — the largest single second-place prize ever in poker history. The Triton Million for Charity London Main Event had a £1.05M ($1.3M) buy-in. Aaron Zang (a recreational player) won heads-up for $23.6M. Kenney also had a backing/staking deal in place, meaning the actual net to him personally was significantly less than the headline number — a fact that later became central to a major controversy.

What is the Bryn Kenney backing controversy?

In 2022, fellow high-roller Martin Zamani went on the PokerNews 'Run It Once' podcast accusing Kenney of fraud and non-payment in their backing relationship, alleging mismanagement of staking funds and players in his stable. The accusations sparked widespread debate in the poker community. The dispute was ultimately handled through legal/private channels; both parties moved on, and Kenney continued playing high-roller events. No criminal charges or formal industry sanctions resulted.

Did Bryn Kenney win a WSOP bracelet?

Yes — one WSOPE (World Series of Poker Europe) bracelet in 2014, winning the €10,450 NLHE Mixed-Max event for €157,765. He also won the 2018 PCA Super High Roller $50K Main Event for $430K. Most of his bigger scores, however, come from non-WSOP high-rollers: Triton, ARIA, and SHRB events where buy-ins regularly exceed $100K.

What is Bryn Kenney's playing style?

A blend of GTO foundation with strong exploitative reads. Known for extreme aggression in high-roller spots — light 4-bets, frequent over-bets, and willingness to put massive pressure on opponents. He started in competitive Magic: The Gathering before poker, which sharpened his pattern-recognition and game-theory instincts. Currently splits residence between Las Vegas and Costa Rica.