Todd Brunson
Todd Brunson (born 7 August, 1969) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $5,051,381. [1]
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| Also known as | Darkhorse |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Las Vegas, NV, USA |
| Birthplace | El Paso, TX, USA |
| Age | August 7, 1969 (age 56) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Aggressive |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Total cashes | 148 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 1 |
| Cashes | 83 |
| Bracelets | 1 |
| Final tables | 17 |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 7 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Last Updated | 30.01.2026 |
Todd Brunson's biography
| Nationality | American |
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Born | August 7, 1969 |
| Birthplace | El Paso, Texas, USA |
| Family | |
| Parents | Doyle Brunson (Father) |
| Education | |
| University | Texas Tech University (Dropped out) |
Poker career
Todd Brunson turned professional in the early 1990s after dropping out of law school. He is primarily known as a high-stakes cash game player, frequently playing in the "Big Game" at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. He gained significant fame for winning $13.5 million from billionaire Andy Beal in a heads-up Limit Hold'em match as part of "The Corporation". In 2016, he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame [2].
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 1 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 83 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $2,309,796 |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2005 | $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | 1st | $255,945 [3] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
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| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 7 |
European Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
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| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Total Winnings | $25,120 |
EPT Cashes:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2008 | €4,700 + 300 No Limit Hold'em - EPT Main Event | 24th | $25,120 [4] |
Todd Brunson’s profiles
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Todd Brunson?
Todd Brunson is an American professional poker player, Poker Hall of Fame inductee and the son of legendary player Doyle Brunson. He is best known for his high-stakes cash game play and for winning a WSOP bracelet in 2005.
What Is Todd Brunson's net worth?
His net worth is estimated to be around $5,000,000, largely accrued from his long career in high-stakes cash games.
What is Todd Brunson's biggest single tournament cash?
His largest recorded tournament cash is $500,000, which he won at the Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament Season 2 in 2006.
How much has Todd Brunson earned in his poker career?
He has earned over $5,051,381 in total recorded tournament earnings.
Is Todd Brunson actually left-handed poker player?
There is no definitive record stating he is left-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Todd Brunson won?
He has won 1 WSOP bracelet, in 2005.
Has Todd Brunson won any WPT titles?
No, he has not won any WPT titles, though he has cashed in 7 events.