Braxton Dunaway
Amateur player Braxton Dunaway scored a major victory in the $1,500 WSOP Monster Stack 2023, taking home $1.1 million. Despite such a huge win, Dunaway continues to play as a hobbyist, mainly for enjoyment — although admittedly a bit more than before. The biggest payday of his career came in the WSOP 2025 Main Event, where he finished in 3rd place and earned $4 million.
Main Information
- Nickname: No known online nickname
- Nationality: USA
- Residence: Midland, Texas, USA
- Born: Moore, Oklahoma, USA
- Age: 42
Last Results
- 3 place — $10K WSOP 2025 Main Event — $4,000,000
- 716 place — $500 WSOP 2025 NLHE Freezeout — $1,006
- 90 place — $1,500 WSOP 2025 Pot Limit Big O — $3,668
Braxton Dunaway’s Biography
Braxton Dunaway works in the oil and gas industry. He started playing poker with friends and is a regular at KoJack’s poker club in Midland, Texas. He began playing more seriously after his WSOP victory in 2023. According to Dunaway, his main skill is reading opponents in live games.
His hobbies include golf, hunting, and traveling. He also competes in rodeo events as a team roper. A big fan of American football, he supports the Oklahoma Sooners, the team of the University of Oklahoma where his daughter is currently studying.
Poker Career & Live Poker Achievements
Dunaway has been playing tournaments since 2008 and has been a regular at the WSOP since 2010. He started playing more frequently after winning the $1,500 WSOP 2023 Monster Stack event for $1,162,681. In the 2025 WSOP Main Event, he finished in 4th place, earning $4,000,000.
Online Poker Achievements
No significant online results are known.
Top Five Career Cash Prizes
- 3 place — $10K WSOP 2025 Main Event — $4,000,000
- 1 place — $1,500 WSOP 2023 Monster Stack — $1,162,681
- 5 place — $1,700 WSOP Circuit Choctaw 2019 Main Event — $68,390
- 142 place — $10K WSOP 2022 Main Event — $62,500
- 2 place — $600 NLHE 2021 West Texas Poker Championships Main Event — $42,850
Braxton Dunaway’s Socials
- Twitter (X): dunaway_braxton
- Instagram: No information
- Twitch: No information
- YouTube: No information
FAQ
Is Braxton Dunaway good at poker?
Definitely. Out of 57 ITM finishes, 18 are final tables. If Dunaway makes a deep run in an event, you can be sure he’ll reach the final table.
Does Braxton Dunaway still play poker?
As of mid-2025, it’s unclear whether Dunaway plans to continue playing poker seriously or return to recreational play.
What is Braxton Dunaway’s nickname?
No known nickname has been reported.
What is Braxton Dunaway’s net worth?
After winning $4 million in the 2025 WSOP Main Event, his net worth has increased up to $5,500,000.