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Dara O’Kearney, also known by his online moniker “Doke,” is an Irish professional poker player, author, and ultra-marathon runner. Widely regarded as one of the game’s premier strategic minds, particularly in the realm of tournament satellites and Progressive Knockout (PKO) formats, he has become a leading educator and ambassador for the international poker community.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Dara O’Kearney has total live tournament earnings of $1,213,912 (according to The Hendon Mob). His most significant live result came in 2015 at the WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em (Event #45), where he finished as the runner-up for $262,502. Beyond the live felt, he is a prolific online player with over $3 million in career cashes. As a long-time brand ambassador for Unibet Poker and a successful author of multiple strategy books, his estimated poker net worth is approximately $2 million to $4 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1965 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, O’Kearney led a distinguished career as an international ultra-marathon runner before transitioning to professional poker. He won several major endurance races, including the 2006 New York Road Runners 60K, and was the 2007 Irish 24-hour running champion. Since turning professional in poker, he has balanced playing with content creation, co-hosting the award-winning The Chip Race podcast alongside David Lappin. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Poker Satellite Strategy and PKO Poker Strategy, which are considered definitive guides in modern poker literature.
Play Style & Strategy
O’Kearney is renowned for a “mathematically rigorous and highly disciplined” play style. His strategy is deeply rooted in game theory and a specialized understanding of tournament structures, particularly the mathematical adjustments required for satellites and PKOs. Unlike many players who rely purely on intuition, O’Kearney utilizes solver-based analysis to refine his approach, making him one of the most technically sound players in the mid-to-high stakes circuit. In 2026, he remains a key figure in the poker world, continuously updating his strategic frameworks to account for the evolving dynamics of the modern game.
Social Media & Online Presence
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