Bryn Kenney Sues GGPoker's Parent Company NSUS Group

Poker player Bryn Kenney has sued NSUS Group, the parent company of GGPoker. Kenney alleges that the company cut millions of dollars from the affiliate commissions paid to him and backed out of giving him a promised 5 percent stake.

According to the complaint, GGPoker CEO Mansoo "Michael" Kim promised Kenney regular affiliate payments and a stake in the brand in 2018. Kenney argues that between 2018 and 2025 he brought thousands of players and agents to the platform on the strength of these promises and helped establish the high-stakes table environment. The complaint also alleges that the company concealed security vulnerabilities and knew about cheating on the site. It further states that Kim later placed responsibility for the cheating on Kenney.

According to Kenney, the initial affiliate deal brought in about 5 million dollars in 2019. The complaint alleges that GG removed some players from the tracking system, deducted unauthorized fees and contacted sub-agents directly. By 2025, commissions had fallen to about 3 million dollars.

Recalling that NSUS bought the World Series of Poker for 500 million dollars in 2024, Kenney claims he was therefore also deprived of a share in the series. He says he contributed to the acquisition process.

The case was filed in July in the Clark County district court and was transferred to US federal court in August. Kenney is seeking damages and punitive damages on claims including breach of contract and fraudulent inducement. He also requests that the company's records be examined by court order.