Brian Reardon

Brian Reardon is an American poker player who has participated in World Series of Poker (WSOP) events since 2009. Compiling five WSOP cashes for a total of $32,806, he is best known for his performance in the 2014 WSOP Main Event, where he reached Day 4 and finished 456th out of 6,683 entrants for $25,756. Outside of poker, Reardon is a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur, currently working as a Software Engineer at Digger and co-founder of LlamaPress AI, based in San Francisco.

Reardon's first WSOP cash came in December 2009 at the WSOP Circuit Harrah's Atlantic City Event #16: $340 No-Limit Hold'em, where he placed 14th out of 296 players for $1,077. He followed this with a cash at the 2010 WSOP Circuit Harrah's Atlantic City Event #1: $350 No-Limit Hold'em, finishing 131st out of 1,250 for $542.

His most notable result occurred in July 2014 at the WSOP Event #65: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event – World Championship. With 6,683 entrants, Reardon survived to Day 4 and finished 456th, earning $25,756. This cash represents the majority of his WSOP earnings.

In 2015, he cashed twice: first at the WSOP Circuit Palm Beach Kennel Club Event #1A/B/C/D/E: $580 No-Limit Hold'em Re-entry, placing 41st out of 2,050 for $3,116; and later at the WSOP Event #5: THE COLOSSUS – $565 No-Limit Hold'em, finishing 1,346th out of 22,374 for $2,315.

A key moment from Reardon's 2014 Main Event run was captured by PokerNews. On one of the first hands of Day 4, Reardon raised to 9,000 and Gordon Vayo moved all-in for 108,000. Reardon called with A♦10♦, dominating Vayo's A♣J♠. The board ran out 4♦6♦Q♦7♦2♠, giving Reardon a diamond flush and eliminating Vayo in brutal fashion. The hand was described as "real torture" by Vayo, and the table expressed sympathy for the bustout.

Based on available information, Reardon appears to be a balanced, cash-game oriented player who transitions well to tournaments. His deep run in a large-field Main Event suggests patience and the ability to survive. The hand against Vayo shows he is willing to call off his stack with a premium draw and value equity.

Beyond poker, Brian Reardon has a robust career in technology. He is a Senior Software Engineer and co-founder of multiple startups, including LlamaPress AI, a platform for AI-powered website development. He has also worked at Cisco as a Senior Software Engineer and previously founded Taskforce.app. His LinkedIn profile highlights over 14 years of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Brian Reardon is not a household name in poker, but his 2014 Main Event cash and the notable hand with Gordon Vayo have earned him a modest place in tournament history. He represents the many skilled amateurs who balance a successful professional career with a passion for the game.