Oct. Nationality. While Townsend is more renowned online as a heads-up and short-handed player, he has competed in several live events,. Brian is known as being one of the highest stakes online cash players regularly seen in the / and higher games. Great to see you making stud content again. . Total Live Earnings $, Best Live Cash $, All Time Money List 6,th. 30, | 1. In fact, I think I am one of the few poker. Connect with Brian. I have always been disciplined about managing my bankroll as I moved up and now playing the highest online levels. Player Bio. United States Brian Townsend 'Sbrugby'. Results; News; Photos; Search. Filters. Started playing poker in and learned how to play by playing in home games. He graduated from the UC Santa Barbara and played Lock for UCSB's league. such as the World Poker. I would love to see some cash game videos and/or a specific video on bring in defense. He also has had success from playing. Fearless play at the highest stakes brought Townsend fame and fortune in the poker world, co-owner and manager of CardRunners training site and. Brian Townsend (born ) is an American professional poker player.