Todd Brunson biography
Todd Brunson is an American poker player and the son of poker legend Doyle Brunson, growing up immersed in the game before initially pursuing a law degree at Texas Tech University and ultimately turning to professional poker full-time. In 2005, Todd won his first WSOP gold bracelet in the $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better event for $255,945, making the Brunsons the first father-son duo in history to both hold WSOP titles.
He added further career highlights including a $500,000 win at the Poker Superstars Invitational Season 2 in 2006 and continued deep runs in mixed-game championship events into 2024, including a 4th-place finish worth $122,663 in the WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Championship.
Away from tournaments, Todd's most legendary result came in the high-stakes heads-up matches chronicled in Michael Craig's book "The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King," in which he reportedly won over $13.5 million in a single session against billionaire amateur Andy Beal.
Widely regarded as one of the most versatile mixed-game specialists in the world, excelling across H.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, and 10-Game formats, Todd has built his reputation on old-school intuition and extreme patience rather than solver-based modern strategy. Following his father Doyle's death in 2023, Todd has become a primary guardian of the Brunson family legacy within the poker world.
Career summary
The son of Doyle Brunson, Todd became one half of poker's first father-son bracelet duo in 2005, later reportedly winning over $13.5 million in a single session against billionaire Andy Beal.
Todd Brunson poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Poker Superstars Invitational Season 2 | 1st | $500,000 |
| 2005 | WSOP $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better | 1st | $255,945 |
| 2024 | WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Championship | 4th | $122,663 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $4,800,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Career - High-stakes heads-up matches vs. Andy Beal - Single Session - Reportedly over $13,500,000 won
Todd Brunson playing style
Regarded as one of the world's most versatile mixed-game specialists, Todd favors old-school intuition and extreme patience over modern solver-based strategy, excelling across H.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, and 10-Game formats.
Cash games
One of the world's most versatile mixed-game cash specialists, excelling in H.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, and 10-Game formats, including a reported single-session win exceeding $13.5 million against billionaire Andy Beal.
Business & sponsorships
Initially pursued a law degree at Texas Tech University before turning to professional poker full-time.
Todd Brunson Net Worth
As of November 2026, Todd Brunson net worth estimates range from $5 million to $10 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $4.8M of prize money. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Todd matters
The son of poker legend Doyle Brunson, Todd grew up immersed in the game before becoming, alongside his father, one half of the first father-son duo to both hold WSOP gold bracelets.
FAQ about Todd Brunson
What historic feat did Todd Brunson achieve with his father Doyle?
They became the first father-son duo in history to both hold WSOP gold bracelets.
What is Todd Brunson's most legendary poker result?
He reportedly won over $13.5 million in a single heads-up session against billionaire amateur Andy Beal, chronicled in the book "The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King."
How much has Todd Brunson won playing poker?
Todd Brunson has won $4,800,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Todd Brunson have?
Todd Brunson has won 1 WSOP bracelet.