Bryan Micon

Bryan Micon is an Antiguan professional poker player living in Las Vegas, Nevada. He boasts total live earnings exceeding $686K, with his best live cash amounting to $123,699. He founded Bitcoin poker platform Seals with Clubs. Micon also sells frog NFTs in his digital marketplace account named RAREPEPEDEALER. 

Bryan Micon: Early Life

Micon faced financial challenges early on, taking multiple jobs after college to support his family. Transitioning to poker dealing, he pursued a professional career despite its uncertainty. In 2011, he invested $1,000 in Bitcoin when it was worth just $10 per coin. Recognizing its potential, he founded Seals with Clubs, a Bitcoin-only poker site. He has also ventured into meme culture, launching a website selling frog pictures and promoting the cryptocurrency “Pepe Cash,” known for its ties to rare Pepe trading cards.

His interest in Pepe Cash gained traction as digital collectibles on the Counterparty platform. Through his endorsement and promotion efforts, Bryan helped draw attention to Pepe Cash among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and collectors.

Bryan Micon: Live Tournament Participation

Bryan Micon first appeared in a recorded live tournament in June 2006. He participated in a $1,500 Pot Limit Hold’em event at the 37th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He cashed for $6,017.

In the same tournament series, in July 2006, Micon entered the $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em -Main Event. He earned $123,699, his largest live cash to date.

In June 2009, Micon competed in a $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 40th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished 4th and collected $69,505.

During the Wynn Classic in Las Vegas, March 2011, Micon won the $500 + $50 H.O.R.S.E. event, earning a cash prize of $17,608.

Micon took 1st place in a $500 + $40 No Limit Hold’em – Position Poker event at the Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas in November 2011. He took home $15,499.

At the PokerGO Tour in Las Vegas in March 2022, Micon finished 4th and earned an impressive $77,550. He took part in a $15,000 8-Game Mix – US Poker Open #6 

His most recent appearance was in June 2024. Micon cashed for $10,090 in a $1,200 No Limit Hold’em – Goldenaire Mystery Bounty event at the Golden Nugget Grand Poker Series in Las Vegas.

Micon on Online Poker

• 40th place $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha in WSOP Online at GGPoker in July 2020 ($7,315)
• 37th place $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Millionaire Maker in WSOP Online at GGPoker in August 2021 ($10,054)
• 12th place $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Ultra Deepstack in WSOP Online at GGPoker in September 2022 ($8,382)
• 86th place $777 No Limit Hold’em – Lucky 7’s in WSOP Online Bracelet Events in July 2024 ($2,609) 

Conclusion

Bryan Micon faced tough times but found success in poker and online ventures. He started small, then made smart moves like investing in Bitcoin and starting Seals with Clubs. Beyond poker, he explored cryptocurrency and collectibles, showing how pursuing what you love can lead to big achievements in new fields.