Tony Kendall
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| Nickname(s) | tikay |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Ilkeston, Derby, UK |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Highest ITM main event finish | None |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money finishes | 1 |
Anthony (Tony) James "tikay" Kendall (born 10 September 1947 in Middlesex) is an English professional poker player, based in Derbyshire.
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[edit] Before poker
Kendall's mother died from cancer when he was four months old. As his father worked shifts, he was raised by his aunts and uncles (Kendall's father had 11 siblings.) Kendall had psychological and learning difficulties when growing up - he could not read or write at the age of 15, but nowadays reads a book every week.
Kendall worked as an apprentice building merchant, but was given a break by John Kirkland, who allowed him to set up a company. The company went on to make a turnover of £53,000,000 per annum, allowing Kendall to retire early and concentrate on poker.
[edit] 2003
Kendall's early time on the poker circuit was shared with Julian Thew and Ian Oldershaw.
In 2003 Kendall finished in the money of three tournemants, scooping over $5,000. His highest finish was at the £100 pot limit Omaha event at the Napoleons Owlerton Casino, Sheffield on 12 June 2003. He finished 5th out of 69 entries and 94 rebuys.
[edit] 2004
2004 was a busy year for Kendall, seeing him cash in ten tournamants. His highest finish and prize money was 2nd and $14,386, at the £150 pot limit hold'em Grosvenor Grand Challenge 2004 at the Grosvenor Casino, Luton on 23 January. The tournemant saw 129 entrants and 315 rebuys. He earned $51,014 in prize money throughout the year.
[edit] 2005
2005 was an even busier year for Kendall, as he cashed in fifteen tournemants. Kendall cashed in events of both the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the European Poker Tour (EPT). Although entering both of these prestigious tournemants his highest earning tournemant of that year (and his career to date), was at the SportingOdds.com London Poker Masters at the Gutshot Card Club, London on 1 - 2 October. Although he finished runner-up, he collected $27,895 in prize money. This was his highest earning yeat to date, accumulating over $63,000.
[edit] 2006 (Present)
So far this year Kendall has cashed in one tournemant, the £300 no limit Texas hold 'em Midlands Medley 2006 at the Grosvenor Casino, Walsall. He finished 6th scooping $4,001 in prize money.
Kendall has also appeared as a guest commentator on Poker Night Live.
As of 2006, his total live tournament winnings exceed $100,000.
