Nationality
Todd Brunson is American by nationality and citizenship. He is the son of Doyle Brunson, a legendary American poker player.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Todd Brunson was born on August 7, 1969, in Rollins, Montana, USA.
Residence (current location)
Todd Brunson currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. He lives there with his wife and is a regular at high-stakes games in the city.
Education (institution, specialization)
Todd Brunson attended Texas Tech University studying law but dropped out before his senior year to pursue professional poker full-time.
Children (number, ages)
There is no verified public information about Todd Brunson’s children or their ages.
Year started playing poker
Todd Brunson started playing poker seriously and professionally around the early 1990s; his tournament results start appearing around 1990.
Age when started playing
Todd Brunson began serious poker involvement at approximately age 21, while he was in college.
Year turned professional
He transitioned to professional poker around 1990 after dropping out of university.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Todd Brunson’s first significant tournament victory was the 1993 Diamond Jim Brady Month Championship at the Bicycle Club in Los Angeles, where he won around $198,000.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Todd Brunson was not formally taught poker by his father Doyle Brunson; he learned the game independently while in college.
First important tournament
Todd’s first important tournament participations date to the early 1990s with notable cashes by 1992 at WSOP events.
Main motivation for turning pro
Todd Brunson’s primary motivation to turn professional was his passion for the game and desire to pursue poker over law studies after proving his initial success.
Initial bankroll
Early bankroll details are not precisely documented but likely started from tournament winnings and backing from his own cash games, typical of pros who start young.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Todd Brunson is essentially self-taught with experiential learning from playing in live cash games and tournaments rather than formal poker courses.
First sponsor/backing
Todd Brunson was a prominent representative of DoylesRoom.com, an online poker site associated with his father, though details of his very first sponsorship deal are not public.
Total live tournament winnings
Todd Brunson’s live tournament winnings exceed $4.5 million over his career.
Number of tournament wins
Todd Brunson has multiple tournament victories including dozens of cashes; exact count of titles is not publicly enumerated but he has several major wins.
Number of final tables
Specific final table appearances are not fully counted publicly but include WSOP, WPT, and other major events.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Todd Brunson’s largest recorded single tournament win was $400,000 at the Poker Superstars 3 Grand Final in 2006.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Todd Brunson has won 1 WSOP bracelet, which was in the $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split event in 2005.
WSOP cashes (number)
He has numerous WSOP cashes, with at least 13 recorded money finishes at WSOP events.
WSOP final tables
Todd Brunson has reached several WSOP final tables, though exact numbers are not publicly aggregated.
Best WSOP Main Event result
The best WSOP Main Event finish is not explicitly recorded in public sources.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Todd Brunson is known primarily for high-stakes cash games and has recorded outstanding performances in heads-up games with $50K-$100K buy-ins, but specific super high roller tournament results are not listed.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Not precisely documented; he is known for big stakes cash games and has multiple high roller tournament cashes.
Online tournament winnings
Detailed verified online tournament winnings are not publicly available for Todd Brunson.
Major online titles
No major online tournament titles are publicly documented for Todd Brunson.
Poker team
Todd Brunson has been affiliated with his father’s poker site DoylesRoom.com and has collaborated on poker training products but is not actively listed as part of a current poker team.
Main cash game limits
Primarily plays at very high-limit cash games, including $50,000-$100,000 No-limit and limit Hold’em games.
Highest stakes played
Todd Brunson has played some of the highest stakes cash games in the world at Bellagio, including $50,000/$100,000 heads-up limit games.
Notable high stakes sessions
He famously won over $13.5 million in a two-day heads-up session against billionaire Andy Beal and The Corporation, featured in the book "The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King."
"Big Game" participation
Todd Brunson is a regular participant in the Bellagio's famous "Big Game," a high stakes cash game.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Cash game profits are substantial but not precisely public; known to have won multi-million dollar sessions.
Country ranking
Todd is recognized as one of the top American high-stakes cash game players historically.
All Time Money List position
All Time Money list does not place Todd extremely high compared to some tournament specialists; estimated several million in tournament earnings.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Public data does not provide detailed enough information to calculate an accurate tournament ROI.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash amounts generally range in the tens of thousands, with some large six-figure wins.
ITM percentage
Todd’s in-the-money percentage is typical for a serious professional tournament player, likely around the 15%-25% range.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage among cashes is modest; exact percentage is not publicly tabulated.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Year-by-year specifics vary, with his best years including 2005 (WSOP bracelet) and 2006 (Poker Superstars win).
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Todd Brunson specializes primarily in No-Limit Hold’em and Omaha Hi-Lo cash games and tournaments.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily focused on live cash games, with significant tournament participation in live events rather than online or mixed formats.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full-ring cash games typical of Bellagio high stakes but also competes in heads-up matches.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Known for expertise in NLHE, Omaha Hi-Lo, and some Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo.
Specialization limits
Mainly plays at the highest stakes, including $50K-$100K buy-ins and cash game blinds.
Online rooms where plays
Not publicly known to regularly compete online under a known alias.
Favorite casinos/locations
Favored venues include the Bellagio poker room in Las Vegas.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Todd Brunson is characterized as a tight-aggressive (TAG) player with deep analytical skills and a solid, balanced style.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for controlled, strategic play with occasional well-timed bluffs but generally not a reckless bluffer.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical analysis and game theory with strong intuition developed from long-term experience.
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable, capable of shifting style to different opponents and game conditions in cash games.
Playing strengths
Strong skills in cash game strategy, opponent reading, and heads-up play.
GTO strategy usage
Uses Game Theory Optimal (GTO) concepts integrated with practical adaptations in live play.
Poker software usage
Likely uses poker analysis software off-table for study though not publicly detailed.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on Poker Superstars, High Stakes Poker (GSN series), and Poker After Dark.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Featured in multiple seasons of High Stakes Poker.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Multiple Poker After Dark appearances including episodes in mid-2000s.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in the book and documentary coverage related to The Corporation vs Andy Beal high stakes matches.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in interviews with PokerNews, CardPlayer, and other poker media outlets.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Has been a guest on major poker podcasts discussing career and strategies.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No known personal podcast.
Facebook (account link)
No major official public Facebook engagement documented.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No personal YouTube channel but featured in poker educational clips and broadcasts.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
Not known to stream regularly on Twitch.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No known TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No publicly detailed LinkedIn profile for poker profession.
Posting frequency in social media
Active social media posting mainly on Twitter with regular interactions.
Type of content in social media
Shares poker insights, personal updates, and commentary on poker industry news.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Historically affiliated with DoylesRoom.com; no current major sponsorship details publicly available.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Past sponsorships include DoylesRoom.com in the 2000s; no recent formal contracts noted.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Served as an ambassador for DoylesRoom.com online poker site.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Co-owner of Roma Deli in Las Vegas along with other poker pros.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No specific poker industry investments publicly documented aside from sponsorship and poker business collaborations.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Has collaborated on poker training courses with Doyle Brunson offering instructional materials.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not publicly listed coaching rates; courses available at fixed prices (e.g., Brunson Poker Pro).
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Contributor to Super/System 2 poker book (Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo section); co-created Brunson Poker Pro training course.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No public information on affiliate program partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise line documented.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Contributed to Super/System 2 (2005); working on his own poker book as of last reports.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Co-created Brunson Poker Pro training system with Doyle Brunson.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
Participated in poker seminars and training releases but no major masterclass events publicly detailed.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Provides coaching through online training products with his father.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No publicly listed notable students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
Appears in educational poker videos related to Brunson Poker Pro and other instructional content.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in numerous poker publication interviews and strategy articles across PokerNews, CardPlayer, and PokerVIP.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No known regular magazine column.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Participated as speaker in poker industry events occasionally; no widely publicized major conference engagements.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No known involvement in poker scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No known cheating accusations.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No publicly known casino or poker room disputes.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No reported legal proceedings against Todd Brunson.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes with fellow players.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No records of tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public information on tax-related issues.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Some community discussions about poker style or career choices but no significant controversies.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
No public responses documented relating to criticism.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Nominated for Poker Hall of Fame induction.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Todd Brunson was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2016.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely respected by peers as one of the best high-stakes cash game players and a poker strategist.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No specific poker publication awards publicly recorded.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Known for winning over $13.5 million in a legendary heads-up cash game against Andy Beal’s consortium and winning a WSOP bracelet.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Part of first father-son duo (with Doyle Brunson) to both win WSOP bracelets in the same year (2005).
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Contributed strategy content to Super/System 2 and developed poker training courses with Doyle Brunson.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No publicly detailed charity tournament involvements.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Todd Brunson is recognized for his prowess in high-stakes cash games and contributions to poker education, carving a legacy distinct from his father’s tournament fame while upholding the Brunson name.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced modern poker training and cash game strategy, co-created educational content shaping new players’ learning.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2023 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. Eight Max | 3,000 | 8 | $18,429 | | | |||| 2005 | USA | WSOP | Las Vegas | $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo | 2,500 | | | | |
Poker After Dark
Appeared multiple times mid-2000s on Poker After Dark with various cash finishes.
High Stakes Poker
Participated in multiple seasons of High Stakes Poker during mid-2000s to late 2000s.
Private game participations
Participated heavily in high-stakes cash games at Bellagio and private contracts against Andy Beal's team.
Provided commentary on some poker events and series, mostly linked to High Stakes Poker and televised cash games.