Allen Cunningham
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 Allen Cunningham on the ESPN broadcast of the 2006 World Series of Poker |
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| Nickname(s) | Clever Piggy |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Ventura, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 4 |
| Money finishes | 27 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
4th, 2006 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | 2 |
| Money Finishes | 8 |
Allen Cunningham (born March 28, 1977 to Dean and Joanne Cunningham in Riverside, California) is a professional poker player. Cunningham studied civil engineering at UCLA before dropping out of school to play poker professionally. He began playing at 18 in Indian casinos.
Cunningham plays online poker exclusively at Full Tilt Poker. Previously a Full Tilt sponsored pro, he became a full member of Team Full Tilt in October 2006.
Cunnigham earned the title 2005 ESPN/Toyota Player of the Year and came close to winning it in 2006. He was also voted by fellow professional poker players the Best All Around Player under 35.
Cunningham's single largest tournament payout occurred at the 2006 World Series of Poker when he finished in fourth place in the Main Event earning $3,628,513. Frequently during the tournament, when other players tried to take on Cunningham, ESPN's Norman Chad would respond with comments such as: "What are they thinking of? This is ALLEN CUNNINGHAM!"
As of 2006, his total live tournament winnings exceed $8,400,000. He resides in Las Vegas with girlfriend Melissa Hayden and their dog, Muffin.
[edit] World Series of Poker Bracelets
He has earned four bracelets at the World Series of Poker:
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | $5,000 Seven-card stud | $201,760 |
| 2002 | $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | $160,200 |
| 2005 | $1,500 No Limit Hold 'em | $725,405 |
| 2006 | No Limit Hold'em/w Rebuys | $625,830 |
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Full Tilt Poker profile
- Poker Baron profile
- Poker Babes profile
- Card Player Magazine article
- PokerListings.com interview
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- PokerPlayer magazine interview
- VegasPokerPro.com Profile
| World Series of Poker Player of the Year Award Winners |
| 2004: Daniel Negreanu - 2005: Allen Cunningham - 2006: Jeff Madsen |
