Ernest Bennett (poker player)

Ernest Bennett is a 55-year-old 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. 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.

Ernest Bennett
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'

As of 2008, Bennett has tournament winnings of over $500,000.[1]

World Series of Poker bracelets

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

References

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