Phenom Poker Pro Chris “Big Huni” Hunichen Dominates the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
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Aug 13, 2025
Some players go to a poker series hoping for one deep run. Phenom Poker Pro Chris “Big Huni” Hunichen
showed up at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) and put on a clinic, making not one, not two, but four final tables, cementing his status as one of the most feared and consistent crushers in the game.

Huni’s run was nothing short of spectacular:
Event #34 – $2.2K NLH Deepstack
: 1st place – $41,000Event #40 – $10K NLH Deepstack 8-Handed
: 4th place – $54,000Event #43 – $5.3K SHRPO Championship
: 9th place – $65,000Event #60 – $10K 8-Handed NLH
: 6th place – $43,000
In total, Hunichen racked up an incredible $203,000 in earnings over the series, a testament to his elite skill, endurance, and ability to thrive under the brightest lights.
From battling seasoned pros to outlasting massive fields, Big Huni proved once again why he’s one of the most dangerous players in poker. Whether it’s a deepstack grind or a high-roller brawl, he’s always in the hunt and often, in the winner’s circle.