Two legendary poker players are catching up to Bryn Kenney in tournament winnings

Bryn Kenney has been leading The Hendon Mob rankings for almost six years, but Stephen Chidwick and Jason Koon have already come very close to his total winnings record.

Which poker legends have a real shot at catching Bryn Kenney in total tournament earnings? The Hendon Mob Leaderboard: The Race for the Top Spot For nearly six years, American high roller Bryn Kenney has held the number one position on The Hendon Mob’s all-time tournament earnings leaderboard. But in 2025, his lead is under serious threat: two pros — Stephen Chidwick and Jason Koon — have closed in on his total and have a strong chance to claim the top spot on this prestigious list in the near future. The Main Contenders: Chidwick and Koon As of today, Bryn Kenney has amassed $78,739,828 in career tournament winnings. His biggest single score came in 2019, when he took home $20,563,324 for finishing second in the $1,000,000 buy-in Triton Million for Charity event. Interestingly, the winner of that tournament, Aaron Zang , actually received a smaller payout due to a pre-arranged deal before heads-up play began. Stephen Chidwick is hot on Kenney’s heels, having already surpassed $10 million in winnings for the 2025 season — his first time hitting that mark since 2019. His career total now stands at $73,713,729, narrowing the gap to just $5 million. Notably, Chidwick has earned almost $5 million more than Kenney this year, making the race for the top spot especially compelling. If he keeps up this pace, he could overtake Kenney within the next year. The other main challenger is Jason Koon , a current PokerStars ambassador. Koon’s rise has been different from Kenney’s: rather than making huge leaps with a single massive score, Koon has steadily built his winnings year after year. Back in December 2021, he trailed Kenney and Bonomo by $22 million, but by October 2025, his total winnings had reached $68,959,006 — now putting him less than $10 million away from the top spot. Historical Context: Shifting Leaders The record for all-time tournament earnings once belonged to Erik Seidel , before Daniel Negreanu overtook him. In 2018, Justin Bonomo seized the lead, and in the years that followed, he and Kenney traded places at the top. However, in recent years, Bonomo has all but stopped playing: after being disqualified for wearing pro-Palestinian symbols at the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event in December 2024, he hasn’t played any live tournaments. His winnings have stalled at $65,600,000, dropping him to fifth place in the rankings, and he shows no interest in returning to the race. As a result, the battle for the top spot has shifted to Chidwick and Koon. Kenney, despite making final tables at WSOP 2025 high roller events, is on track for his lowest annual total since 2022. This has given his closest rivals a real opportunity to close the gap. The Current Hendon Mob Top Five The latest tournament earnings leaders as of October 2025: Bryn Kenney — $78,739,828 Stephen Chidwick — $73,713,729 Jason Koon — $68,959,006 Mikita Badziakouski — $65,707,194 Justin Bonomo — $65,600,000 It’s also worth noting that Mikita Badziakouski could join the race for the top spot: just a couple of big wins in super high roller events could put him right in contention with the leaders. Why Is Kenney Still Ahead? Bryn Kenney’s main advantage is a handful of incredibly large scores that have propelled him to the top. His record-breaking Triton Million result stands out in particular. In contrast, Chidwick and Koon have shown remarkable consistency, regularly cashing and maintaining a high level of play over many years. Still, if Kenney manages to notch one or two more huge results, he could widen the gap again and make the race less competitive. At the same time, experts point out that no one can stay on top forever. Sooner or later, new major tournaments with even bigger buy-ins will emerge — for example, if someone hosts an event with a $10 million buy-in, the winner could immediately jump to the top of the rankings. But until that happens, the battle between Kenney, Chidwick, and Koon is only getting more intense. Glossary of Terms and Formats Buy-in — the amount a player pays to enter a tournament. High roller — a tournament with a very high buy-in, usually starting at several tens of thousands of dollars. These events attract professionals and wealthy amateurs. Chop — an agreement among finalists to split the prize pool, reducing variance. Leaderboard — a ranking of players by a specific metric, in this case, total career tournament winnings. Final table — the last stage of a tournament, where the remaining top players compete for the title. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to reflect on your own goals and development strategy. The consistency shown by Chidwick and Koon proves that even without a single massive win, you can steadily build your bankroll and achieve outstanding results. This is especially relevant for regular club players, where discipline and a long-term approach are key. Moreover, the race for the top spot in the global rankings highlights that every major success is the result of many consecutive decisions, participation in different tournament formats, and constant improvement. PPPoker club members can use this example to plan their careers, choose the right tournaments, and work on their skills. Finally, the ever-changing Hendon Mob leaderboard is a reminder that poker is not just a game of luck, but also one of endurance, adaptability, and learning from the best. Follow the achievements of the pros, analyze their playing styles, and apply the best techniques in your club tournaments — it will help you grow and reach new heights in poker.