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A list of the poker players who have won the most money at live poker events, according to The Hendon Mob database.
The Global Poker Index is a leaderboard that ranks over 450,000 live tournament poker players in the world, powered by The Hendon Mob data.
In our popular poker player section you are sure to find some of your favourites and some of those who lay claim to being the best poker player in the world.
WSOP WinnersPlayers who have won the most World Series of Poker (WSOP) Bracelets.
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Phil Hellmuth
Bracelets 17
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Phil Ivey
Bracelets 11
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Doyle Brunson
Bracelets 10
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Erik Seidel
Bracelets 10
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Johnny Chan
Bracelets 10
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EPT Winners
Players who have won the most European Poker Tour (EPT) titles.
| 1st |
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Anton Bergstrom
Titles: 2
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| 2nd |
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Mikalai Pobal
Titles: 2
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Mike Watson
Titles: 2
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| 4th |
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Victoria Coren Mitchell
Titles: 2
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| 5th |
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Aaron Gustavson
Titles: 1
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WPT WinnersPlayers who have won the most World Poker Tour (WPT) titles.
| 1st |
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Darren Elias
Titles: 4
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| 2nd |
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Anthony Zinno
Titles: 3
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Brian Altman
Titles: 3
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Carlos Mortensen
Titles: 3
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| 5th |
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Chino Rheem
Titles: 3
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A list of the female poker players who have won the most money at live poker events, according to The Hendon Mob database.
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Poker is a hugely popular game among the rich and famous, including sports stars and Hollywood actors and actresses. Check out some of the most famous celebrity poker players right here.
The Poker Hall of Fame was founded in Las Vegas in 1979 by Benny Binion, the owner of the Horseshoe Casino, to preserve the names and legacies of the world's greatest poker players.
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For those who are good enough to class themselves as professional poker players, there are often opportunities to become a brand ambassador for some of the leading online poker operators.
With poker earnings essentially being endless, the amount of money a poker player can make ranges from a little to a lot!
Leading the all-time money list is Bryn Kenney who has won over $75 million (as of Jan 2026). With second-place Justin Bonomo not far behind him with over $65 million, it shows just how much top players can make when playing at the very highest stakes.
However, there are many regular poker players who make a living traveling the circuit and making a career as a professional poker player. The figures given above are also just from tournament winnings. Other revenue avenues such as sponsorships, streaming, merchandise,training courses and coaching, which can all bring in significant amounts of money and make poker a full-time profession for even lower-level players. However, you must also take into account outgoings such as travel costs, accommodation and buy-ins, which will make a dent into anything earned.
Several notable celebrities have dabbled at poker from sporting legends to movie stars.
Making his first recorded cash in 2011 and making an appearance at the 2014 World Series of Poker, Gerard Pique has amassed over $668,000 and came second for €352,950 in a €25,000 Single-Day High Roller event at the European Poker Tour.
Partnering with PokerStars as an ambassador, Neymar Jr has won over $28,000 with his last poker cash coming at the 2022 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo. In the Spring Championship of Online Poker, Neymar finished 12th, with a winning of $2,100.
Among the list with Neymar Jr and Gerard Pique, Ben Affleck has previously won the California State Poker Championship for over $360,000 and has attended the WSOP on multiple occasions.
Over more high-profile celebrities like Jennifer Tilly and Kevin Hart regularly play poker to varying degrees of success, not to mention James Donaldson's ('Mr Beast') recent ventures into the game.
Victoria Coren Mitchell is undeniably one of the best 'celebrity' poker players, being the first woman to win an EPT title, while nowadays, she's perhaps more known for her exploits into writing and presenting.
Everyone has their favorite poker player and they will naturally include some of the best poker players in the world.
One player that many hold as their favorite is Phil Hellmuth with an impressive collection of 17 WSOP Bracelets, and amassing over $30 million in cashes. His last WSOP bracelet came at the 2023 World Series of Poker. Dubbed the 'Poker Brat,' he's typically played up to the bad-guy persona, berating fellow players and going viral numerous times for his legendary tilting moments.
Also on the list is Daniel Negreanu, featuring his record of seven WSOP Bracelets and two WPT wins, with his total live earnings being over $52 million. His story began with his first World Series of Poker win in 1998, and continues with his career as a GGPoker Ambassador today.
Other notable popular poker players are Phil Ivey, Tony G and Benjamin Spragg.
With 17 WSOP Bracelets, Phil Hellmuth is the poker player who has won the most WSOP Bracelets and is also the WSOP leader in cashes as well as several other significant WSOP records.
He is followed by Phil Ivey who won his 11th bracelet in 2024, with Johnny Chan, and Doyle Brunson behind them with 10 WSOP Bracelets each.
Page last updated June 2024
