Ken Lennaard

Ken Lennaard, full name Ken Richard Douglas Lennaárd, is a Swedish professional poker player who was also the chairman of the Swedish Poker Federation until he resigned in October 2006. He has total live earnings of $1.5 million, with his best live cash of $360,439 coming in June 2009 when he finished 2nd at the 40th WSOP in Las Vegas.

Ken Lennaard: Live Tournament Participation

Ken Lennaard’s poker journey began with his first recorded live cash in October 1997, where he finished 4th in the SKr 5,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the National Hold’em Championship in Stockholm, earning $2,311.

In January 1999, Lennaard captured his first major win, taking 1st place in the $1,570 No Limit Hold’em event at the Carnivale of Poker II in Las Vegas, earning $110,000.

He added another victory in April 2005, winning the $2,600 No Limit Hold’em event at the Third Annual Five-Star World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, where he earned $241,920.

In August 2005, Lennaard placed 5th in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em event at The London Open, London, taking home $110,000.

Lennaard’s best live cash came in June 2009 when he finished 2nd in the $2,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 40th WSOP in Las Vegas, earning $360,439.

In June 2010, he placed 4th in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 41st WSOP, earning $75,058.

His most recent tournament appearance was in June 2014, where he participated in the €1,100 No Limit Hold’em UKIPT/ESPT Main Event in Marbella, finishing 13th and securing $10,189.