Most Famous Poker Players
There have been many famous poker players throughout history, but here are some of the most well-known players:
Doyle Brunson – Known as the “Godfather of Poker,” Brunson is a two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion and has won ten WSOP bracelets.
Phil Hellmuth – Hellmuth has won a record 15 WSOP bracelets and is known for his flashy entrances and outbursts at the table.
Johnny Chan – Chan won back-to-back WSOP Main Event championships in 1987 and 1988, and has ten WSOP bracelets in total.
Daniel Negreanu – Negreanu has won six WSOP bracelets and is known for his friendly demeanor at the table.
Stu Ungar – Ungar won three WSOP Main Event championships in 1980, 1981, and 1997, but tragically died in 1998 at the age of 45.
Phil Ivey – Ivey has won ten WSOP bracelets and is considered one of the best all-around poker players in the world.
Erik Seidel – Seidel has won eight WSOP bracelets and has had success in both live and online poker tournaments.
Vanessa Selbst – Selbst is one of the most successful female poker players in history, with three WSOP bracelets and over $11 million in career earnings.
Chris Moneymaker – Moneymaker famously won the 2003 WSOP Main Event after qualifying through a $39 online satellite, sparking the poker boom of the early 2000s.
Johnny Moss – Moss was a legendary player in the early days of poker and won nine WSOP bracelets, including the first two WSOP Main Events in 1970 and 1971.
These players have all left their mark on the game of poker and have achieved great success at the highest levels of competition.
Antonio Esfandiari – Esfandiari has won three WSOP bracelets and has also had success in high stakes cash games and on the poker tournament circuit.
Jennifer Harman – Harman is considered one of the best female poker players of all time, with two WSOP bracelets and over $2.7 million in career earnings.
Fedor Holz – Despite being relatively new to the poker scene, Holz has quickly become one of the most successful players in history, with over $32 million in career earnings and a WSOP bracelet.
Johnny Lodden – Lodden is a Norwegian poker pro who has had success in both live and online tournaments, with over $5.5 million in career earnings.
Gus Hansen – Hansen is a Danish poker player who has won three WSOP bracelets and is known for his aggressive playing style.
Patrik Antonius – Antonius is a Finnish poker pro who has won over $11 million in career earnings and is known for his success in high stakes cash games.
Phil Galfond – Galfond is a former professional poker player turned online poker site owner who has won three WSOP bracelets and has had success both live and online.
Jennifer Tilly – Tilly is an actress and poker player who has won a WSOP bracelet and has over $1 million in career earnings.
Barry Greenstein – Greenstein is a poker pro and author who has won three WSOP bracelets and is known for his philanthropic efforts.
David “Chip” Reese – Reese was a legendary poker player who won three WSOP bracelets and is considered one of the best players of all time. He passed away in 2007 at the age of 56.
These players, along with many others, have contributed to the popularity and success of the game of poker. They have demonstrated the skill, strategy, and endurance required to excel in the game, and have inspired countless others to strive for greatness in their own poker journeys.