12K
Total Followers
$17,629,332
Lifetime Earnings
1
WSOP Bracelets
2026-04-21
Last Active
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About
Chris Hunichen, aka "Big Huni", is an American high-stakes poker player from North Carolina, now residing in Costa Rica. A former #1 ranked online poker player with nearly $13M in online earnings, he has transitioned to live tournaments, amassing over $17M and topping North Carolina's all-time money list. He won his first WSOP bracelet in 2024 in the $100,000 High Roller for $2.8M.PokerNews, German Wikipedia
Notable: Won 2024 WSOP $100,000 High Roller for $2,838,389 (first bracelet)
Partnership History
| Room | Role | Status | Started | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom Poker | Ambassador | Active | 2025-01 | Present |
Social Accounts
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | @BigHuni | 10K |
| @thebighuni | 3K |
Also at Phenom Poker
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Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- WSOP bracelet records
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @BigHuni
- Instagram @thebighuni
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