Brian Keck
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Brian Keck is an American poker player from Hot Springs, Arkansas, with over $535,000 in lifetime tournament earnings. He has cashed multiple times in WSOP events and high-roller series, including a runner-up finish at WSOP Circuit for $22,736 and third-place finishes in ARIA High Roller events for over $160,000 combined.
Player Overview
Brian Keck is a professional poker player based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. With recorded tournament earnings exceeding $535,000, he has demonstrated consistent success across both online and live events, particularly in mixed games and no-limit hold'em high rollers.
Major Results
Keck's most notable live results include two third-place finishes in the 2025 ARIA High Roller Series: $15,100 No-Limit Hold'em event #11 for $165,600 (July 7, 2025) and $15,100 No-Limit Hold'em event #9 for $95,700 (July 5, 2025). He also won the $1,100 T.O.R.S.E. event at the 2026 Wynn Summer Classic for $22,835, and finished runner-up in a $400 WSOP Circuit event at Harrah's Cherokee for $22,736 (February 20, 2026). In the 2026 World Series of Poker, he placed 12th in $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw for $8,146.
PGT and [Mixed Games](/term/mixed-games)
Keck has also performed well in PokerGO Tour (PGT) events. At the 2026 PGT Mixed Games, he finished 5th in the $5,300 H.O.R.S.E. event for $32,825, and in the 2025 PGT Mixed Games, he placed 5th in the $10,200 Eight Game Mix for $64,400. He also cashed in the 2025 PGT PLO Series, taking 5th in a $15,100 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty for $54,600.
Online Performance
According to WSOP.com stats (under the name Brian Feck), Keck has amassed 45 cashes, 7 final tables, and total online earnings of $167,966. His largest online cash came in a $400 WSOP Circuit event where he finished 2nd for $22,736. He has cashes in various WSOP Circuit stops including Harrah's Cherokee, and in WSOP Online events.
Playing Style
While specific details of his playing style are not widely documented, his results indicate proficiency in a wide range of games, including no-limit hold'em, pot-limit Omaha, H.O.R.S.E., and 2-7 lowball draw. His success in high-roller events suggests a aggressive, high-variance approach suited to deep-stacked tournament play.
Legacy
Brian Keck continues to be an active presence on the tournament circuit, with cashes as recent as June 2026. His versatile skill set and consistent deep runs mark him as a respected competitor in both live and online poker arenas.
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