Brian Brunner

Brian Brunner is an American poker player from Carmel, Indiana, with over $374k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $53,324 came when he finished in 11th place at the 53rd WSOP in June 2022.

Brian Brunner: Live Tournament Participation

Brian Brunner’s first recorded live cash occurred in September 2005 at the Ultimate Poker Classic in Palm Beach. He finished in 9th place in a $1,000 + 60 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $1,220.

In the following years, Brian placed 573rd at the 40th WSOP in Las Vegas in July 2009. He cashed $26,203 in a $1,700 No Limit Hold’em – Main Ring Event #11.

In June 2014, Brian entered in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Monster Stack Event #51 at the 45th WSOP. He finished in 49th place, earning a prize of $26,534.

Then, in January 2016, Brian played Event #7, the $2,200 No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed Turbo at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. He finished in 3rd place and pocketed $22,480.

In June 2022, Brian was eliminated in 11th place at the 53rd WSOP in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Seniors Event #47. The payout of $53,324 marked the biggest live cash of his career to date.

Moreover, he finished in 9th place at the WSOPC Chicago Ring Event #11 in March 2023, pocketing $26,203.

In November 2024, Brian competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em – Deepstack Event #1 at the Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open. He ended up in 642nd place, earning $820.