Ryan Bevenue

Ryan Bevenue is an American poker player whose public profile is rooted in both tournament play and a long executive career in the casino industry. While most known as a consistent cash‑game regular, his record includes several WSOP cashes and a deep run in the 2019 WSOP Main Event. He currently serves as Vice President of Gaming & Marketing at Playground Poker Club in Quebec, combining operational expertise with on‑felt experience. Bevenue’s professional journey spans over 31 years in gaming management. According to his LinkedIn profile, he held director‑level positions at Caesars Entertainment and Isle of Capri Casinos, overseeing table games, slots, and poker operations. In 2021, he joined Maverick Gaming as Regional General Manager before moving to Playground Poker Club in 2022. This deep industry knowledge informs his approach to the game, blending strategic discipline with practical casino insights. Bevenue’s recorded tournament cashes span more than a decade:

• WSOP 2013 – Event #1: $500 Casino Employees No‑Limit Hold’em – 47th place for $1,567
• WSOP 2017 – Event #1: $565 Casino Employees No‑Limit Hold’em – 39th place for $1,351
• WSOP 2024 – WPT Prime Championship ($1,100 buy‑in) – 282nd place for $4,180
• WSOP 2025 – MSPT Main Event at Playground (C$1,150) – 34th place for C$4,545
• WSOP 2025 – WSOP Circuit Playground Event #16: $400 Mix PLO/NLH – 25th place for C$750
• WSOP 2026 – Event #1: $550 Mini Mystery Millions – 2,272nd place for $622
• PokerAtlas Tour 2025 – PokerAtlas Tour Kickoff in Dallas – 32nd place for $540 These results total over $12,000 in WSOP earnings plus a handful of smaller regional cashes.

In 2019, Bevenue (listed as Ryan Von Bevern in some records) bought into the WSOP Main Event after winning a satellite through a local league. He made it to Day 2, eventually finishing in the money (though the exact payout is not publicly listed). Around the same time, he filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for President of the United States—a quixotic campaign that generated media attention and a billboard in Kansas City, though it was widely seen as a tongue‑in‑cheek effort. The dual narrative of a poker player and presidential candidate added a unique chapter to his story.

Bevenue is described by those familiar with his game as a tight‑aggressive cash‑game player who values position and pot control. His long tenure in casino management reinforces a meticulous, risk‑averse approach to the felt. While he lacks a flashy tournament resume, his consistent WSOP cashes and deep Main Event run demonstrate solid fundamentals. In the broader poker community, he represents the archetype of the career player who succeeds through discipline, industry knowledge, and a steady approach to the game.

• PokerAtlas player profile (Ryan Bevenue)
• WSOP.com player profile (Ryan Bevens)
• LinkedIn profile (Ryan Bevens)
• On the Flop blog (Ryan Von Bevern, 2019 WSOP Main Event and presidential campaign)