Ryan Young
| Name | Ryan Young |
| Nationality | American |
| Socials | Hendonmob |
| Streams on | World Poker Tour · World Series of Poker |
| Type | Player |
Ryan Young was an American professional poker player from Torrance, California, who tragically passed away at the age of 28 in a car accident. He amassed total live tournament earnings of $1,650,343 during his career. His best live cash of $615,955 came in June 2007 at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas, earning his first and only WSOP bracelet.
Ryan Young: Live Tournament Participation
Ryan Young recorded his first live cash in May 2005, finishing 18th in the $2,600 NLH event. At the Mirage Poker Showdown in Las Vegas, he earned $3,754.
In June 2007, Young achieved his best live cash by winning the $1,500 NLH event at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas. He claimed 1st place and earned $615,955 and his first WSOP bracelet.
In August 2007, he won the $1,540 NLH event at the Legends of Poker in Los Angeles, taking 1st place and earning $97,845.
In March 2008, Young won the $545 NLH event at Larry Flynt’s Spring Fever Tournament in Gardena, earning $32,100. Later that month, he placed 2nd in the $10,200 NLH event. At The Wynn Classic in Las Vegas, he added $355,020 to his poker earnings.
In July 2010, he competed in the $10,000 NLH World Championship at the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished 225th and earned $48,847.
In his last recorded appearance, in July 2012, Young participated in the $10,000 NLH World Championship (Event #61). At the 43rd WSOP in Las Vegas, he finished 350th and earned $32,871.
