Anthony (Tony) James "tikay" Kendall (born in Middlesex) is an English professional poker player, based in Derbyshire.
Kendall worked as an apprentice building merchant, but was given a break by John Kirkland, who allowed him to set up a company.
He earned $51,014 in prize money throughout the year, and began writing articles on The Hendon Mob and for Poker Europa.
He was invited to Screen Test as a Presenter for Poker 425, & got the job, the show airing nightly for the rest of the year.
He also became a contributor to Cardplayer Europe, continued to write for Poker Europa, started up www.blondepoker.com with Dave and Rhowena Colclough in January.