| Ernest Bennett | |
|---|---|
 Ernest Bennett at the 2007 World Series of Poker. | |
| Residence | Encino, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 'None' |
Ernest Bennett is a 55-year-old retired owner of a laundry chain in southern California. In 2007, he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,000 World Championship Seniors No Limit Hold'em. One must be at least 51 years of age in order to participate in a Seniors event. The 2007 event set a record of 1,882 entries; this bypassed the previous record of 1,184 by more than 30 percent.
As of 2008, Bennett has tournament winnings of over $500,000.[1]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $1,000 World Championship Seniors No Limit Hold'em | $348,423 |