The world of poker is home to those who have a taste for thrills. It has some of the most brilliantly focused and fascinating individuals. In this game of high stakes which immense highs and lows, huge sums of money are being lost and won every day. And those who are skilled at poker must surely have a lot of experience and also a fat bank balance. Let us take a look at some of the richest poker players ever.
Top 10 Richest Poker Players
1. Dan Bilzerian
A huge Instagram star who claims to have made most of his fortune from playing high stakes games of poker. In reality he also was left a he inheritance by his father Paul Bilzerian which ultimately grants him the top spot in this list. He is known for flaunting his lavish and extravagant lifestyle on social media platforms especially instagram. He is said to have earned a lot from several business ventures and his immense social media presence. Regardless of the fact that Dan might not have made all his fortune from poker, with a net worth of $200 million, he still is the richest poker player in the world by far.
2. Phil Ivey
Considered by many to be one the greatest poker players of all time he has managed to win 10 WSOP bracelets. His total live tournament winnings amount to around $26 million. His net worth is estimated to be over $125 million. Ivey plays for very high stakes and is also a very good online poker player.
3. Sam Farha
Sammy Farha or Sam Farha is a Lebanese poker player with three WSOP wins under his belt. He is well known as a high stakes Omaha cash game player but he also plays tournaments. He was one of the big hitters on the early seasons of High Stakes Poker. Most will recognize him as the man who lost to Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 main event. He also makes his fortune from successful business ventures, TV and movie appearances and writing books. He has a net worth of $100 million.
4. Chris Ferguson
With a net worth of around $80 million he comes in at the fourth position on this list. He is a high stakes poker pro who started at the young age of 10. This MIT graduate was known for his almost computer like play. $10 million of his fortune he made from tournament winnings. He bagged 6 WSOP titles. He is not the most popular man in the world of poker as he was behind the Ponzi scheme which stole $444 million from players.
5. Doyle Brunson
He is one of the greatest names in poker history and ha a net worth of $75 million. He has won 10 WSOP bracelets and has won the main even twice throughout his career. Known as the ‘American Godfather of Poker’ he used o travel around Texas in his early days in search of poker games. Super/System a very famous strategy book in the world of poker was written by him. Overall he has earned $6.1 million from live tournament winnings. Now retired but he played regular cash games at the Bobby’ Room in the Bellagio.
6. Daniel Negreanu
He is one of the most popular and richest poker players with $50 million net worth. He has 6 WSOP bracelets and has $44 million from tournament winnings. He is a member of the Poker Hall of Fame. He also earns a lot from sponsorship deals.
7. Bryn Kenney
He has a net worth of $57 million and unlike other players so far his entire net worth comes from poker. He is number one on the list of players with the highest tournament earnings ever with winnings over $55 million. He is an American player best known for winning the highest prize ever awarded at a poker tournament.
8. Justin Bonomo
This American-born high roller is a 3 time WSOP bracelet winner and has a net worth of $49 million. He has had huge success in live and online tournaments. His total career earnings are believed to be over $55 million. His biggest ever win was the “big One for One Drop’ tournament for which he won $10 million.
9. Tony G
Born Antanas Guoga, this Lithuanian-born and Australian-raised is a philanthropist, a successful businessman and a politician in the European parliament. He has a net worth of $36 million. He has $8.8 million in live tournament earnings. He is nown for being outspoken and confident.
10. Patrik Antonious
He is a Finnish player and a profigy of the poker expert Marcel Luske. He has not won a World title but has managed to win a European Poker Tour title. He also has won several times in online poker tournaments. He is a Big Game and Bellagio regular and is considered one of the best online poker players of all time. Back in 009 e won the biggest online poker prize of all time. His total career earnings sit at around $11 million.
Why Are Professional Poker Players the Richest?
Most often poker players work their way up from low stakes to high stakes games. Professional poker players get rich by winning large tournaments. Those who keep their winnings and invest it are the ones who gradually get richer. Successful investments are key to maintaining a poker player’s wealth over a long period of time.
F.A.Q.s
Who is the most successful poker player?
Daniel Negreanu is the most successful poker player ever.
Who is the number 1 poker player in the world?
Andy Beal is the number one poker player in the world.
Who has the most live earnings in poker?
Brynn Kenney has the most live earnings in poker.