Ian Bradley
United Kingdom
Ian Bradley is a British professional poker player from Teesside, England, with over $2.9 million in live tournament earnings. He is best known for his runner-up finish in the 2022 EPT Barcelona €2,200 No-Limit Hold'em event for $515,000 and for winning the $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max event at the 2023 WPT World Championship for $240,625. Bradley has also demonstrated versatility in pot-limit Omaha and maintains a steady presence on the international circuit.
Early Career and Background
Ian Bradley was born and raised in Teesside, England. He began playing poker professionally in the late 2000s, gradually building a reputation as a consistent tournament grinder. His early cashes were modest, but by the 2010s he started appearing regularly on the European Poker Tour (EPT) and in Las Vegas high-roller events. Over the years, Bradley has amassed 81 recorded cashes, with total live earnings of over $2.9 million according to The Hendon Mob. His best live cash stands at $515,000.
Major Tournament Triumphs
Bradley's biggest career score came in August 2022 at EPT Barcelona. He finished runner-up in the €2,200 No-Limit Hold'em event, taking home $515,000 after a deep run that saw him outlast a large field. A year later, in December 2023, Bradley captured his first WPT title at the WPT World Championship festival. He won the $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max event for $240,625, defeating a field of 77 entrants at Wynn Las Vegas. That same festival also saw him ship the $600 Omaha 8-or-Better opener? Actually, that was won by John Cernuto, but Bradley's win was a highlight of the series.
High-Stakes and [Mixed Games](/term/mixed-games)
Beyond no-limit hold'em, Bradley has shown prowess in pot-limit Omaha and mixed games. In June 2023, he won the Aria High Roller #4 - $10,500 Pot-Limit Omaha event for $213,600. He also finished runner-up in the Aria High Roller #11 - $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em for $213,008 the following month. These results underscore his ability to adapt to different variants and thrive in high-stakes environments. His overall WSOP record includes 15 cashes and two final tables, with total WSOP winnings of $265,187.
Recent Results and Consistency
As of 2026, Bradley continues to perform well. At EPT Paris in February 2026, he cashed four times, including a fourth-place finish in the €25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Six Max event for $123,782 and a 10th-place finish in the €10,200 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty for $22,007. He also cashed in the Onyx High Roller Series in February 2026. With a Global Poker Index ranking of 670th and an all-time money list rank of 1,082nd, Bradley remains a solid, steady presence on the global poker scene, known for his disciplined approach and consistent results.
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