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Andrew Moreno is an American professional poker player who has become a major star on the live tournament circuit. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, he spent nearly twenty years as a dedicated cash game grinder before deciding to fully focus on tournaments in 2021. This shift led to one of the most incredible “breakout” years in poker history, highlighted by a seven-figure win that pushed him into the upper ranks of the game. Today, he is widely respected as both a world-class competitor and a mentor to players looking to climb the stakes.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $6.5 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Moreno has proven that hard work pays off at the highest levels. His most significant payday came in 2021 at the inaugural Wynn Millions in Las Vegas. Outlasting a field of 1,328 entries, he took home a massive $1,460,106 after a three-way deal. He famously credited his “baby run good” for the win, as his wife Kristy was eight months pregnant with their first child at the time.
Moreno has continued to dominate in 2025 and early 2026. His recent successes include winning a PokerGO Tour Kickoff event in January 2026 for $162,300 and taking down the RGPS Mission RunGood Main Event in late 2025 for $200,080. He also holds a 1st-place finish in a 2025 Poker Masters event worth $252,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Andrew Moreno’s journey is a classic story of working from the ground up. Before his poker fame, he worked at a Midwest factory running a steel-cutting machine. He moved to Las Vegas in 2006 with his then-girlfriend (now wife) Kristy Arnett Moreno to chase a career in the game. For over a decade, he was a “lone wolf” cash game specialist, grinding his way from $1/$2 games to stakes as high as $25/$50. He isn’t the only poker talent in his family; his brother, Johnnie “Vibes” Moreno, is also a well-known professional player and content creator.
Play Style & Strategy
Moreno is known for a balanced and studious approach to poker. While he describes his early style as being “the right kind of bad” by playing too aggressively, he has since mastered the technical side of the game through deep study of game theory and solver software. He is a big believer in mental endurance and preparation, often reviewing his hands with a coach to stay sharp. A unique part of his strategy is writing down every single hand he plays during an event to analyze later, a habit he says helps him reach his full potential. He views poker as a mirror for life, believing that improving your game naturally leads to improving yourself.
Social Media & Online Presence
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