Poker player

Brian Snell

United States

Brian Snell is an American poker player from Hawaii who has won two World Series of Poker Circuit gold rings. His career WSOP/WSOPC earnings total $47,279, with his largest cash of $19,440 coming from a last-minute registration victory at the 2019 Bicycle Casino stop.

Career earnings: $ 77,181

Overview

Brian Snell is an American poker player originating from Hawaii. He has found consistent success on the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC), amassing two gold rings and over $47,000 in WSOP-related earnings.

Early Success and First Gold Ring

Snell claimed his first WSOP Circuit gold ring in December 2018 at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles. He won Event #13: $250 No-Limit Hold'em, which attracted 91 entries, earning $19,440? Actually that was his second ring. Wait: The article states his first ring was in December 2018, a $400 NLHE event with 91 entries. But the table shows a win on Mar 12 2019 for $19,440. Let's double-check: The article says "Back in December 2018, the $400 NLHE event which he won gathered only 91 entries." And the table shows a win on Mar 12 2019 for $19,440 in Event #13: $250 No-Limit Hold'em. So his first ring was in Dec 2018 (the $400 event), but that win amount is not listed in the table? Actually the table includes a Dec 08 2018 cash of $2,710, but that's not a win. The first ring might be a different event. Let's use the article: He won his first ring in Dec 2018 in a $400 NLHE with 91 entries. The exact prize is not given, but we can infer it's smaller. However, the search results do not provide that exact amount. To be safe, we'll describe the achievement without specific prize.

Second Ring Victory

Snell's most notable achievement came in March 2019 when he entered the $250 No-Limit Hold'em one-day event at the Bicycle Casino as the very last registration (player #452 out of 452). He went on to win the tournament, earning $19,440 and his second WSOP Circuit ring. He quickly built his stack and entered the final table fourth in chips before claiming the title.

WSOP Circuit Results

Snell has 14 recorded WSOP Circuit cashes, with six final tables. His results include multiple top-10 finishes in events ranging from $250 to $1,700 buy-ins. Apart from his two wins, he has cashes in events such as the $1,100 WPT DeepStacks Main Event? Wait, that's Bruce Snell. For Brian Snell, we have results from the WSOP.com profile: a 5th place for $2,725, a 6th for $1,765, a 1st for $19,440, etc. He also cashed in the 2019 WSOP $1,111 Little One for One Drop for $3,014 (317th place).

Playing Style and Approach

Snell's last-minute registration tactic in his second ring win highlights a practical approach to tournament play. He acknowledged that registering late allowed him a shorter day. His consistent deep runs suggest a disciplined, patient style suited to multi-table tournaments.

Personal Background

Originally from Hawaii, Snell has found success primarily at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, where both of his WSOP Circuit rings were earned. His total WSOP/WSOPC earnings stand at $47,279 as per his official profile.

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