Allen Cunningham

Allen Cunningham is an American professional poker player from Riverside, California. He has earned over $11.9 million from live poker tournaments, with his biggest live cash totaling $3,628,513. Allen holds five WSOP bracelets and has also appeared on Poker After Dark.

In addition, he became a full-time member of Team Full Tilt, after being a Full Tilt sponsored pro for several years. 

Allen Cunningham: Live Tournament Participation

Allen Cunningham’s first live cash was in December 1996 during the Holiday Classic in Lake Elsinore, where he placed 6th in a $100 Hold’em, earning $540. Cunningham achieved his biggest live cash in July 2006 by competing in the $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em during the 37th WSOP. He placed 4th and took home $3,628,513.

In July 2024, he finished 1052nd in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em at the 55th WSOP, cashing $17,500.

Clever Piggy: World Series of Poker Bracelets

• May 2001: $5,000 + 150 Seven Card Stud at 32nd WSOP ($201,760)
• May 2002: $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw at 33rd WSOP($160,200)
• June 2005: $1,500 No Limit Hold’em at 36th WSOP ($725,405)
• July 2006: $1,000 No Limit Hold’em at 37th WSOP ($625,830)
• June 2007: $5,000 World Championship Pot Limit Hold’em at 38th WSOP ($487,287)

Allen Cunningham: Journey on Poker After Dark

Allen Cunningham debuted on July 14th, 2008, in PAD Season 4 Episode 1. He participated in a $200/400 + $800BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Tom Dwan, Phil Hellmuth, David Peat, and others. He won $41,100.

In a subsequent appearance on July 16th, 2008, in PAD Season 4 Episode 4, Allen played in a $200/400 + $800BBA No Limit Hold ’em alongside Guy Laliberte, Mike Baxter, and others. He incurred his most substantial loss of $193,100.

In his most recent appearance on July 17th, 2008, in PAD Season 4 Episode 5, he participated in a $200/400 + $800BBA No Limit Hold ’em with the same set of players. Allen won $4,600.