Bryn Kenney has quietly made poker history.
By the end of 2025, he became the first player ever to surpass $80 million in live tournament earnings.
What makes it more interesting is how the milestone was reached. Not through a massive win, but with a min-cash at the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event.
A 403rd-place finish for $50,000 may not stand out on paper, but it was enough to push his lifetime earnings past the historic mark.
Kenney’s results span back to 2007, with a huge portion of his career earnings coming during his dominant 2019 run.
Looking ahead to 2026, the lead may not be safe. Stephen Chidwick and Jason Koon are closing the gap, and the all-time rankings could shift sooner than expected.
For now, the benchmark has been set. $80 million is the new number everyone is chasing.