Tony Dunst

Tony Dunst biography

Tony Dunst was born on October 17, 1984, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and studied theater at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before working as a waiter. His path into poker began in 2003, after watching the 2002 World Series of Poker broadcast inspired him to start playing online under the alias "Bond18," a name under which he eventually accumulated over $1.8 million in online tournament winnings.

Dunst's live career took off with his first WSOP gold bracelet in 2016, when he defeated a field of 2,452 players in a $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $339,000, and he backed that up the same year with the largest cash of his career, a runner-up finish worth approximately $700,000 at the Aussie Millions Main Event. He went on to capture a third WSOP bracelet in 2024, building career live tournament earnings exceeding $4.3 million.

Beyond his own competitive results, Dunst has become one of poker's most recognizable broadcast voices, hosting analysis segments on World Poker Tour telecasts since 2010 before formally replacing the late Mike Sexton as lead commentator alongside Vince Van Patten in 2017, a dual career as both player and broadcaster that has made him one of the sport's most familiar public figures.

Tony Dunst playing style

Dunst has demonstrated consistent success across multiple no-limit hold'em formats both online and live, a versatility that has translated into his respected work as a broadcast analyst breaking down strategy for viewers.

Tony Dunst Net Worth

As of November 2026, Tony Dunst net worth estimates range from $3 million to $5 million.

Verified live tournament earnings account for $4.3M 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.