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