Kenney’s Reign Faces New Pressure
Bryn Kenney has long ruled the Hendon Mob all-time poker earnings list, but his position at the top may finally be under threat. With $78,739,828 in career cashes, the American high roller remains the tournament poker earnings leader. However, English pro Stephen Chidwick and American star Jason Koon are narrowing the gap quickly as 2025 draws to a close.
Kenney’s record-breaking score of $20,563,324 came from his second-place finish at the 2019 Triton Million for Charity, still the single largest payout in tournament poker history. Though he made two final table appearances at the 2025 WSOP, Kenney is on track for his lowest annual total since 2022, leaving room for others to catch up.
Chidwick’s Consistent Climb
Stephen Chidwick has quietly turned the all-time race into a serious contest. The English pro, now sitting at $73,713,729 in total cashes, is within $5 million of Kenney’s mark. After earning over $10 million in 2025 — his best yearly performance since 2019 — Chidwick has outpaced Kenney by nearly $5 million this year alone. Should this momentum continue, he could overtake the top spot within the next season.
Koon’s Steady Pursuit
Jason Koon, representing PokerStars, has also emerged as a serious contender. With $68,959,006 in career cashes, Koon trails Kenney by less than $10 million. His rise is the result of years of consistent high-roller success rather than a single record-setting score. Remarkably, in December 2021, Koon lagged more than $22 million behind Kenney and Justin Bonomo — a gap that has since narrowed dramatically.
Other Notables and Former Rivals
Justin Bonomo, who once traded the top spot with Kenney, has fallen to fifth place with $65,611,097. Following his disqualification from the 2024 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, Bonomo has stepped away from the live tournament circuit, effectively ending his pursuit of the title. Meanwhile, Belarusian pro Mikita Badziakouski ($65,707,194) remains within striking distance of the leaders and could rejoin the race with a few big results.
The Hendon Mob Top 10 (October 2025)
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryn Kenney | United States | $78,739,828 |
| 2 | Stephen Chidwick | England | $73,713,729 |
| 3 | Jason Koon | United States | $68,959,006 |
| 4 | Mikita Badziakouski | Belarus | $65,707,194 |
| 5 | Justin Bonomo | United States | $65,611,097 |
| 6 | Isaac Haxton | United States | $60,648,098 |
| 7 | Dan Smith | United States | $60,421,589 |
| 8 | Daniel Negreanu | Canada | $56,924,697 |
| 9 | Phil Ivey | United States | $54,211,083 |
| 10 | Adrian Mateos | Spain | $54,057,572 |
Looking Ahead
While Kenney’s dominance has lasted for nearly six years, the race for poker’s all-time earnings crown is far from over. Chidwick and Koon have made the leaderboard dynamic again, and even a single major victory could shift the balance. Whether it’s one of them or a future super high roller event that reshapes the record books, Kenney’s era at the top is no longer unchallenged.
