By chopping up the largest buy-in poker tournament in history for £16,890,509 ($20,606,421), Bryn Kenney vaulted to no. one on the all-time live tournament money list, jumping Erik Seidel, Daniel Negreanu, and Justin Bonomo.
The 32-year-old was laser-focused going into the £1,050,000 buy-in Triton Million tournament, taking most of the summer off in anticipation of the event.
“I don’t really feel like playing small buy-in events on a daily basis,” Kenney told Card Player back in early June. “Instead, I’d rather get myself focused and ready for the million dollar buy-in in London at the end of the WSOP. I just want to rest and get in the right mindset for that.”
The New York-native has always dreamed big, and made it clear that he was gunning for the top spot on the money list.
“I mean, the end goal is number one all time,” Kenney reiterated.
Thanks to a red-hot start to the year that saw him cash for a combined $9.2 million, with huge scores at Aussie Millions, Triton Jeju, and Triton Montenegro, Kenney was already no. four all-time with $35.1 million in cashes. After Saturday night’s win in London, he now has $55.75 million in earnings, good enough for a $10 million lead on Bonomo.
It was fun being the all-time money leader for a year, but it looks like I’ll be passing the torch soon. $23 million is a big payout lol @tritonpoker
It’s been an absolute dream, honor, and privilege to hold this position. Thank you universe— Bonologic (@JustinBonomo) August 3, 2019
Kenney repeatedly told his competitors and members of the media that he was going to take over the no. one spot and never give it back, signaling the high probability that he will continue to stay in action for the foreseeable future. Previous poker sun runners such as Antonio Esfandiari, Daniel Colman, Fedor Holz, and even the aforementioned Bonomo have taken a step back from the game.
In fact, while many other pros were looking to minimize their risk in the Triton Million and sell as much action as possible, Kenney spent the days leading up to the event stirring up side bets and even bragging about how much of his own action he had.
Just calling my shot babe Ruth style. I def have the most % net worth in play tmrw in the field so lot richer than me :)
— Bryn Kenney (@BrynKenney) July 31, 2019
He took on as many bets as he could, lamenting that the poker world “only” had $1 million combined to bet against him.
Waiting till someone has enough heart to bet enough for me to not snap call
— Bryn Kenney (@BrynKenney) July 30, 2019
And btw if u don’t wanna bet over 100k don’t ask me my max :)
— Bryn Kenney (@BrynKenney) July 28, 2019
Since u guys are all soft and betting crumbs the shop is still open
— Bryn Kenney (@BrynKenney) July 30, 2019
Cmon guys the whole poker world only wants to bet 1m combined? I expected more
— Bryn Kenney (@BrynKenney) July 31, 2019
For a guy that has already admitted to putting up $6 to $8 million annually in buy-ins, Kenney may have the best shot of anyone at reaching the $100 million mark before his career is finished.
Here is a look at the updated all-time money list rankings.
| Rank | Player | Career Live Earnings |
| 1 | Bryn Kenney | $55.7 Million |
| 2 | Justin Bonomo | $45.0 Million |
| 3 | Daniel Negreanu | $40.1 Million |
| 4 | Dan Smith | $36.8 Million |
| 5 | Erik Seidel | $35.7 Million |
| 6 | David Peters | $33.3 Million |
| 7 | Fedor Holz | $33.0 Million |
| 8 | Stephen Chidwick | $30.6 Million |
| 9 | Jason Koon | $28.8 Million |
| 10 | Daniel Colman | $28.7 Million |
| 11 | Steve O’Dwyer | $27.4 Million |
| 12 | Antonio Esfandiari | $27.3 Million |
| 13 | Phil Ivey | $26.1 Million |
| 14 | Isaac Haxton | $26.0 Million |
| 15 | Mikita Badziakouski | $25.4 Million |
| 16 | John Juanda | $24.8 Million |
| 17 | Jake Schindler | $24.7 Million |
| 18 | Scott Seiver | $23.8 Million |
| 19 | Phil Hellmuth | $22.4 Million |
| 20 | Brian Rast | $21.1 Million |
| 21 | Sam Trickett | $20.9 Million |
| 22 | Rainer Kempe | $20.6 Million |
| 23 | Christoph Vogelsang | $20.1 Million |
| 24 | Cary Katz | $19.9 Million |
| 25 | Sam Greenwood | $18.9 Million |
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