Dara O'Kearney
About
Dara O'Kearney is an Irish professional poker player, former international ultra runner, and tournament strategy author with over $1.4 million in live earnings. Born in Ennis, County Clare in 1965, he transitioned to poker in his early 40s and achieved a runner-up finish worth $262,502 at the 2015 WSOP. He co-hosts the award-winning Chip Race podcast and has authored best-selling books including Poker Satellite Strategy and PKO Poker Strategy.
Notable: Runner-up in 2015 WSOP Event #45 $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em for $262,502
Podcasts
Partnership History
| Room | Role | Status | Started | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPT Global | Ambassador | former | 2025-06 | 2026-01 |
Social Accounts
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | @daraokearney | - |
| @dokearney | 4K |
Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @daraokearney
- Instagram @dokearney
News Mentions
2 articles mentioning Dara O'Kearney
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The Chinese pro is among the leaders in the $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em, his first major live result since signing ...
Unibet Open Paris Set for First Festival Without Lappin and O'Kearney
Unibet Open returns May 16 to 25 at Partouche Casino Club Paris, almost a year after Unibet ended its 8.5-year sponsorsh...
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