Which poker player has won the most tournaments or earned the WSOP bracelets? Who turned out to be the richest poker player? Let’s dive into the post to find out.
If you’re a poker lover, you probably have a favorite player you think is the Poker King. Becoming a big name in the poker world indeed takes years of practice and plenty of tough losses.
High-stakes games and tournaments offer the chance to win a lot of money, but the lavish lifestyle doesn’t come overnight. Some players on this list have earned over $10 million in a single night with their clever moves. In contrast, others have secured top positions on the Hendon Mob’s All-Time Money List through consistency and hard work.
You might already know some of these big names, but let's see who raises the bar in the poker world!
Sam’s bold and unpredictable style has made a solid impression in the poker world. The Lebanon poker lover developed an interest in the game during the 80’s and later made it a full-time profession (despite having a degree in business administration). Now he has a net worth of $100 million.
He even published a book “Farha on Omaha” – a guide to mastering Omaha poker. Sam Farha aka Sammy or Mr. Cool scored second place in the 2003 WSOP Main Event, earning $1.3 million and also managed to close $3 million in live tournaments. Now he works as a spokesperson for one of the famous casinos in Vegas – Harrahs.
A young boy who used to fix TVs now has a net worth of $11.5 billion. Andrew Beal is one of the smartest and luckiest poker players to step foot on the gaming floor.
He is the founder of Beal Financial Corporation and gained most of his wealth through smart investment in real estate and distressed assets. In the mid-2000s, Beal played in a high-stakes poker game in Vegas, famously winning $11.7 million hand.
Known for winning six WSOP events, Chris Ferguson, aka “Jesus,” is a pro poker player with a cowboy look. In 2017, he broke a record at the WSOP by cashing in 23 times and won his sixth bracelet, making him WSOP Player of the Year.
Aside from the player, he enjoys throwing cards fast enough to cut the fruits into slices (Who needs a knife when you have cards). The California-based computer scientist turned poker player has a net worth of $80 million.
Chris also co-founded Full Tilt Poker back in 2004. The business soon was faced with accusations but luckily the case was dismissed in 2013. With a hefty chunk from WSOP cash, his winning tops $9.5 million.
Another all-around champ in line is Phillip Dennis Ivey. With an impressive track record of winning 11 World Series of Poker Bracelets, the American Poker player is known for his versatility and sharpness. He has a net worth of around $100 million.
After scoring numerous WSOP wins, Ivey went on to take Andy Beal in a high-stakes cash game. Despite some controversies, Phil managed to gain a spot in the Poker Hall of Fame and is considered one of the best players in the poker world.
Dan Bilzerian aka “Blitz” is a social media influencer and businessman. His flashy lifestyle and crazy bets are quite popular among the crowd. He has around 32M followers on Instagram. He founded Ignite International Brands Ltd, dealing in lifestyle products.
Despite partying hard and gambling like crazy, he has also starred in movies like “Olympus Has Fallen” and “Lone Survivor”. Dan is a high-stakes poker player who claims to have won over $50 million in 2014 and $11 million in one night. Bilzerian shot to fame after playing in 2008 WSOP’s main event and has a net worth of over $100 million as of 2024.
Doyle Brunson aka “Texas Dolly” was an incredible poker player who enjoyed his love for poker for 60 years. He embedded his experience in several books. His most influential book was “Super/System”, which turned out to be great for poker players seeking clever strategies. Brunson had a net worth of $25 million at the time of his death.
Brunson’s career started in the illegal games of Texas and eventually led him to dominate high-stakes poker games in Vegas. He played well in major tournaments in his 80s, finally retiring in 2018. By 2023, Doyle Brunson had won over $6.1 million in live tournaments and $3 million from his 37 cashes at the WSOP.
Daniel Negreanu is a professional poker player from Canada. By 2024, he has earned over $52.4 million from live poker tournaments – scoring the 7th position. Daniel knows how to read his opponents and plan his strategies wisely.
Some of his big wins include two WSOP bracelets in 2013 and a huge cash prize of $8.3 million in 2014. Due to his outstanding gameplay and huge wins, he was named WSOP Player of the Year twice.
But he ain’t slowing doing. In 2024, he won titles in the PGT PLO series and PGT Mixed Games. Besides playing in tournaments, he has also appeared on TV shows where he is appreciated for his poker expertise. Now he has a net worth of $60 million.
Bryn Kenney’s poker career took off in 2007, and has since won numerous major tournaments, including a WSOP bracelet in 2014. This NYC poker player has a net worth of $57 million.
Kenney made history in 2019 by earning over $20.5 million in a single event. He is currently ranked first on the Hendon-Mob All-Time money list with over $66 million in live tournament winnings.
Spanish poker player Adrian Maetos rose to fame after winning €103,000 at the Estrellas Poker Tour in Madrid and followed it up with a big win at the 2013 WSOP Europe Main Event, earning €1,000,000 at just 19 years of age.
By the time he was 22, he’d already collected three WSOP bracelets, adding a fourth in 2021. His live tournament earnings now exceed $47 million, making him the top earner among Spanish players and placing him 9th on the all-time money list.
Justin Bonomo is a big name in professional poker circles, especially online where he goes by “ZeeJustin”. His career highlights many of his biggest achievements like reaching the EPT French Open Final Table in 2005 and earning $64 million in live tournaments. He also won 3 WSOP bracelets.
Bonomo’s standout moment came in 2018 when he pocketed $10 million in the Big One for One drop Event. His strategic thinking and fierce gameplay have made him one of the best poker players around with a net worth of over $60 million.
Now you know who the richest players in the world are. While they haven’t made all their money in poker, their winnings have definitely added to their net worth.
Remember, these players might win big one night and lose the next. Wealthy folks can climb the rankings by entering high-stakes tournaments, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best. From Dan Bilzerian to Justin Bonomo, these players know their game and they play to win.
So, who’s your favorite?
