Kenn “Kenji” Pluard

Kenn Pluard, widely known as “Kenji,” serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer at NWCA, Kenji’s Ramen, and holds the role of Co-founder at Softea. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Kenji boasts a poker track record with total live earnings amounting to $137.6K, featuring a best live cash of $33.9K. He has also made several appearances on Hustler Casino Live facing a cumulative loss exceeding -$27.2K on the show.

Kenji’s Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Kenn Pluard’s journey on Hustler Casino Live has been marked by notable appearances and varying outcomes. In his inaugural appearance during Episode 198 in May 2022, Kenji emerged victorious, securing a win of $3K. Engaging in a $25/50/100 No Limit Hold ‘em game, he faced off against formidable opponents such as Garrett Adelstein, Mariano, Beanz, and others.

The subsequent episode, Episode 199 in May 2022, presented a different narrative for Kenji. Participating in a $5/5/100 Ante Game against Any2Tommy, Nick, Mike X, and others, he encountered his most significant loss to date, amounting to -$49.6K.

Undeterred by setbacks, Kenji made a comeback in Episode 200 later in May 2022. This time, he participated in a High Stakes $50/100/200 No Limit Hold ‘em game. He played alongside notable figures like Luda Chris, Stanley Tang, Double M, and others. Remarkably, Kenji turned the tables, securing a win of $19.3K in this session.

Kenn Pluard: Live Tournament Participation

Kenji’s poker journey is marked by an impressive total of $137.6K in live earnings, showcasing his expertise and culminating in a notable best live cash of $33.9K. He started competing in live tournaments in September 2014 at the Fall Coast Classic in Lincoln City. Pluard took part in the $60 + 15 No Limit Hold’em Mega Bounty event. Demonstrating his skills, Kenji emerged triumphant, securing the first-place finish and winning $2K.

In his most recent appearance, which occurred in June 2023 at the 54th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Kenji participated in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em event. Despite the competitive field, he showcased his capabilities and achieved the 300th position, earning a commendable $7K for his performance.