Biography
Todd Brunson is an American professional poker player. He is the son of Doyle Brunson. Todd won the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, making them the first father-son combination to win a bracelet.
Background
Todd Alan Bruston was born on August 7, 1969. His father did not teach him how to play poker when he started studying law at Texas Tech University, but he learned how to play independently. He dropped out of college to pursue poker professionally.
Todd Brunson's Poker Career
Todd Brunson is known for his cash games but has also had notable success in live tournaments. This includes:
World Series of Poker (WSOP)
- In 2005, Todd won his first and only World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split event.
- He has over 40 cashes and has made several final tables and deep runs in mixed game formats.
Other Tournament Results
Todd has cashed several World Poker Tour (WPT) events and other major tournaments.
Cash Games
- He has played some of the biggest cash games in Las Vegas, including the famed Big Game at Bobby's Room.
- His strengths lie in a mix of Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and other non-Hold'em variants.
Todd Brunson’s Top Cashes
Date |
Event/Tournament |
Place |
Winnings |
---|---|---|---|
Feb 05, '06 |
Quarter Finalists Invitational Freeroll Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament Season 2 |
1 |
$500,000 |
Nov 12, '06 |
Grand Final 2006 Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament Season 3 |
1 |
$400,000 |
Jun 23, '05 |
Omaha High-Low 8/OB 2005 36th Annual World Series of Poker |
1 |
$255,945 |
Aug 31, '93 |
$5,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship 1993 Jim Brady Month |
1 |
$198,000 |
Aug 31, '93 |
No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event Jim Brady Month |
1 |
$198,000 |
Todd Brunson Net Worth
Todd Brunson has a total live earnings of $4,777,839.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Todd Brunson good at poker?
Todd Brunson has earned over $3.2 million in career tournament earnings and won a WSOP bracelet.
How many bracelets has Todd Brunson won?
Todd Brunson has won one World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet.