Kenny Hallaert

Kenny Hallaert is a Belgian professional poker player who discovered the game in 2004 and formerly worked as an electrician before transitioning into poker professionally. He is one of a small group of players to have made the WSOP Main Event final table on two separate occasions, finishing 6th in 2016 for $1,464,258 and 4th in 2025 for $3,000,000. His notable tournament wins include the 2009 EPT Monte Carlo €500 Shootout and multiple events at EPT Loutraki in 2011. His total live tournament earnings are approximately $9,050,000 according to the Hendon Mob. Outside poker, Hallaert has worked as a tournament director at the Namur and Spa Casinos in Belgium, has assisted with management of the EPT, and joined PokerStars as an ambassador and live events advisor in 2024.