Bryn Kenney Sues GGPoker Parent NSUS Group Over Millions in Alleged Losses
By Sandra Gaweda | October 17, 2026 | 4 min read
- Bryn Kenney, poker’s all-time live tournament money leader, is suing GGPoker parent NSUS Group and CEO Mansoo “Michael” Kim in a Nevada court.
- Kenney alleges he was promised commissions and 5% equity in GGPoker, and he claims losses in the tens of millions of dollars.
- Kim has filed a motion to dismiss, and the next hearing is set for November 12.
- None of Kenney’s allegations have been proven in court.
Bryn Kenney, poker’s all-time live tournament earnings leader, has sued GGPoker parent company NSUS Group Inc. in Nevada. The lawsuit also names its CEO, Mansoo “Michael” Kim. Kenney alleges he was promised weekly commissions and a 5% equity stake in GGPoker in 2018. In exchange, he says he recruited players and developed the platform’s high roller tournaments. He claims the company’s alleged breaches cost him tens of millions of dollars. He also accuses Kim of knowingly concealing cheating and security failures. Kim has filed a motion to dismiss the fraud claim against him, with the next hearing scheduled for November 12. None of Kenney’s allegations have been proven in court.
What Kenney’s Lawsuit Against GGPoker’s Parent Alleges
Kenney initially filed his lawsuit in Clark County District Court in July 2026. The case moved to federal court in August. An amended complaint followed in October, with Irish affiliate NSUS Limited also named as a defendant. The dispute centres on two alleged oral agreements from 2018. Kenney says he was promised weekly revenue-based commissions on recruited players and a 5% equity stake in GGPoker.
Kenney signed with GGPoker as an ambassador in March 2018 and claims he also served as head of game management and primary recruiter. Between 2018 and 2025, he says he recruited “thousands of players,” developed every high roller tournament on the platform and worked roughly 12 hours a day, seven days a week.
Kenney claims he earned about $5 million in commissions in 2019, but by 2025, his annual earnings had fallen by more than $3 million. He alleges GGPoker removed players from his affiliate tracking, deducted unauthorized fees, contacted his sub-agents directly and reclassified recruits, reducing or eliminating commissions he says he was owed. His lawsuit includes breach of contract and fraud claims, including fraudulent inducement. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, along with an accounting of the disputed payments.
The complaint also raises game-integrity allegations. Kenney claims Kim knew about cheating on GGPoker, concealed security failures and blamed him. He further alleges he paid $1 million of his own money after Kim allegedly failed to pay players $6 million they were owed.
Kim’s Motion to Dismiss and the November 12 Hearing
On September 23, Kim filed a motion seeking to dismiss the fraud claim against him with prejudice. PokerNews quotes the filing: “Kenney’s fraud theory rests on an undated, unattributed assurance that his own Complaint shows the entire poker community, himself included, disbelieved.”
Put simply, Kim’s side argues the fraud claim depends on a vague promise that, by Kenney’s own account, nobody believed. The next court hearing is scheduled for November 12.
Why the Lawsuit Matters for US Poker Players
The lawsuit also raises questions about GGPoker’s operations in the United States. The complaint alleges Kim targeted US players, including Nevada residents, and that cryptocurrency users could access the platform without a VPN. These allegations have not been established in court, and no finding of unlawful conduct has been made.
NSUS, GGPoker’s parent company, bought the WSOP from Caesars for $500 million in 2024. However, GGPoker’s international platform is not licensed to offer real-money online poker in Nevada, unlike the state-regulated WSOP Online platform.
That difference matters. As our Nevada online poker guide explains, regulated poker sites hold state licenses and operate under regulatory oversight. Offshore sites operate outside that system, so players have no state regulator to turn to in a dispute. Read our guide to the risks of offshore poker sites before you deposit.
What Happens Next in Kenney’s Lawsuit
For now, this is one player’s version of events. Kenney’s claims about commissions, equity and cheating haven’t been tested in court, and Kim has filed a motion to dismiss the fraud claim against him. The November 12 hearing is the next step to watch.
For US players, the practical lesson is about where you play. In Nevada, WSOP Online operates under state regulation, unlike GGPoker’s international platform. Before you deposit anywhere, check whether the site holds a license in your state.
We’ll update this story as the case moves forward.
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