In the high-stakes world of professional poker, only a select few have left an indelible mark on the game. These ten individuals have not only amassed impressive winnings but have also contributed significantly to the evolution and popularity of poker worldwide.
1. Daniel Negreanu
- 7 WSOP bracelets
- 2 WPT titles
- Over $55 million in live tournament earnings
- Named GPI Player of the Decade (2004โ2013)
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2. Doyle Brunson
- 10 WSOP bracelets
- 2-time WSOP Main Event Champion (1976, 1977)
- Author of the poker classic "Super/System"
- Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame (1988)
3. Phil Hellmuth
- 17 WSOP bracelets (record holder)
- 1989 WSOP Main Event champion
- Over $18 million in WSOP earnings
- Known for his charismatic and outspoken personality
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4. Justin Bonomo
- 3 WSOP bracelets
- Over $65 million in live tournament earnings
- Winner of $1M Big One for One Drop (2018)
- Ranked among the top earners in poker history
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5. Johnny Chan
- 10 WSOP bracelets
- Back-to-back WSOP Main Event wins (1987, 1988)
- Featured in the film "Rounders" (1998)
- Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame (2002)
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6. Chris Moneymaker
- 2003 WSOP Main Event champion
- Credited with sparking the online poker boom
- Over $3.9 million in live tournament earnings
- Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame (2019)
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7. Antonio Esfandiari
- 3 WSOP bracelets
- Winner of $18.3M in 2012 Big One for One Drop
- Over $27 million in career earnings
- Former magician known for flair and personality
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8. Erik Seidel
- 10 WSOP bracelets
- Over $45 million in live tournament winnings
- Finalist in 1988 WSOP Main Event (vs. Chan)
- Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame (2010)
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9. Gus Hansen
- 1 WSOP bracelet
- 3 WPT titles
- Known for aggressive and unpredictable play
- Popularized poker on television during the 2000s
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10. Fedor Holz
- 2 WSOP bracelets
- Over $51 million in live tournament winnings
- Winner of $111K High Roller for One Drop (2016)
- Founder of Pokercode training platform
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