Poker player

Keith Touhey

Ireland

Keith Touhey is an Irish professional poker player with over $165,000 in career earnings. He has 14 WSOP online cashes totaling $4,469 and is a two-time winner of the Monsterstack event at the Siege of Clonmel. In 2024, he became an ambassador for CoinPoker and won a €5,000 package to the Irish Poker Festival through a satellite.

Career earnings: $ 165,19717 views

Early Career

Keith Touhey began his poker journey playing low-stakes online games before transitioning to live tournaments. He is known for his steady accumulation of winnings across both formats, with a total career earnings exceeding $165,000 according to public records.

Online Success

Touhey has 14 cashes on WSOP.com, with total online earnings of $4,469. His best online result came in March 2023 when he finished 60th in a WSOP Online Super Circuit event for $1,510. He also cashed in the massive WSOP Online #1: BIG 50 MILLION$ in December 2021, placing 464th out of 118,864 entrants for $360.

Live Tournament Breakthrough

In August 2024, Touhey was announced as a new ambassador for CoinPoker and the Irish Poker Festival. He won a $350 satellite on CoinPoker to earn a €5,000 package for the Irish Poker Festival at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin, which included a €3,000 main event entry, hotel accommodation, and spending money. The satellite was particularly tense as it was his first stream as an ambassador.

Monsterstack Champion

Touhey has found success at the Siege of Clonmel tournament series. He won the Monsterstack side event at Siege of Clonmel 1 and successfully defended his title at Siege of Clonmel 2 in October 2024, defeating Emmett Mullin in heads-up play. The series is part of the Irish Poker Tour.

Playing Style

Based on available reports, Touhey is considered a solid, patient player. He favors a value-oriented approach and avoids unnecessary risks, particularly in high-pressure situations such as satellite bubbles. His opponents have described him as a tough competitor who makes few mistakes.

Ambassadorship and Streaming

As a CoinPoker ambassador, Touhey regularly streams his play, showcasing the platform's tournaments and the value they offer Irish players. He has expressed appreciation for the support from the "Red Line Collective" community and advice from Dara O'Kearney.

Recent Activity

In 2026, Touhey was interviewed about his life in poker, mentioning he is playing less but focusing on a new stats tracking app. He remains active in the Irish poker scene, with mentions of him holding 500k chips in a main event final in November 2024.

Personal

Touhey is a relatively low-profile figure in the Irish poker community, though he has gained a following through his streaming. He reportedly got started in poker through friends and studied strategy books in his spare time.

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