Poker player

Ralph Kennedy

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United States

Ralph Kennedy is an American poker player primarily active in WSOP Circuit events, especially Seniors tournaments. With 18 cashes totaling $58,149 in earnings, his best result was a third-place finish in 2019 at Horseshoe Tunica worth $17,973.

Career earnings: $ 66,510

Player Overview

Ralph Kennedy is a poker player from the United States who competes mainly in World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit events. As of 2026, his live tournament earnings stand at $58,149 across 18 cashes, with three final-table appearances. He has not won a WSOP bracelet or Circuit ring.

Career Highlights

Kennedy's most notable achievement came in August 2019 at the WSOP Circuit - HORSESHOE TUNICA Event #11: $400 No-Limit Hold'em (1 Day), where he finished 3rd out of 1,165 entries, earning $17,973. This single cash accounts for nearly a third of his total lifetime earnings.

WSOP Circuit Results

Kennedy has consistently cashed in WSOP Circuit events, particularly Seniors tournaments. Below are his recorded results:

DateEventRankEarnings
May 17, 2026WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Cherokee #15: $400 Seniors Event $100K GTD50 / 613$922
Feb 15, 2026WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Cherokee #3: $400 Seniors NLH (Ages 50+) $200K GTD56 / 954$1,075
Feb 17, 2024WSOP Circuit - Harrah's Cherokee WSOPC Event #4: $400 Seniors Event86 / 1,022$683
Feb 19, 2022WSOP Circuit - Harrah’s Cherokee WSOPC Event #4: No-Limit Hold'em Seniors82 / 781$624
Feb 16, 2022WSOP Circuit - Harrah’s Cherokee WSOPC Event #2: No-Limit Hold'em (4 Flights)374 / 3,334$622
Jan 23, 2020WSOP Circuit - HARRAH'S CHEROKEE Seniors Event #1 - $250 No-Limit Hold'em12 / 219$1,205
Aug 3, 2019WSOP Circuit - HORSESHOE TUNICA Event #11: $400 No-Limit Hold'em (1 Day)3 / 1,165$17,973
Jul 31, 2019WSOP Circuit - HARRAH'S CHEROKEE Event #2: $400 No-Limit Hold'em (Four Flights)285 / 2,766$579
Jan 19, 2019WSOP Circuit - HARRAH'S CHEROKEE Event #10: $1,700 MAIN EVENT19 / 465$851
Nov 29, 2018WSOP Circuit - HORSESHOE TUNICA Seniors Event #141 / 1,127$5,771

Playing Style

While no detailed analysis of Kennedy's playing style is publicly available, his consistent cashes in Seniors events suggest a disciplined, experienced approach typical of older competitors. He likely emphasizes solid fundamentals and bankroll management.

Legacy

Ralph Kennedy remains a relatively low-profile figure in the poker world, with most of his success coming in regional WSOP Circuit stops. His largest cash and only top-three finish came in 2019, establishing him as a capable tournament player within the Seniors circuit.

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