Ernest Bennett (poker player)

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Ernest Bennett
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Ernest Bennett at the 2007 World Series of Poker.
ResidenceEncino, California
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es)2
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
'None'

Ernest Bennett is an American retired owner of a laundry chain in southern California. In 2007, he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,000 World Championship Seniors No Limit Hold'em. [1] One must be at least 51 years of age in order to participate in a Seniors event. The 2007 event set a record of 1,882 entries; this bypassed the previous record of 1,184 by more than 30 percent.

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As of 2023, Bennett has tournament winnings of over $540,000. [2]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2007 $1,000 World Championship Seniors No Limit Hold'em$348,423

References

  1. "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, World Championship Seniors No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob Poker Database . Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. "Ernest Bennett's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database . Retrieved December 5, 2023.