Poker is a game of skill, strategy, and a bit of luck. With the rise of online poker platforms and live tournaments, professional poker players have become celebrities in their own right. In this article, we'll take you on a journey to explore some of the most popular and successful poker players around the world.

Trending Players
Who's hot right now? Trending Players lets you know which players on PokerNews have been creating a splash recently.

All-Time Money List
A list of the poker players who have won the most money at live poker events, according to The Hendon Mob database.

Global Poker Index (GPI)
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.

Poker Players Section
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 Champions
Players who have won the most World Series of Poker (WSOP) Bracelets.

EPT Winners
Players who have won the most European Poker Tour (EPT) titles.

WPT Champions
Players who have won the most World Poker Tour (WPT) titles.

Female Poker Players
Check out some of the most popular female poker players on the scene.

Online Poker Stars
A list of the female poker players who have won the most money at live poker events, according to The Hendon Mob database.

Celebrity Poker Players
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.

Poker Hall of Fame
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.

Professional Poker Players
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.

Poker Players FAQ

• How much do poker players make? With the amount of money poker players can earn 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 $66 million. With second-place Justin Bonomo not far behind him with over $64 million, it shows just how much top players can make when playing at the very highest stakes.
• Who is the best celebrity poker player? Several notable celebrities have dabbled at poker from sporting legends to movie stars. 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. Neymar Jr has won over $28,000 with his last poker cash coming at the 2022 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo. Ben Affleck has previously won the California State Poker Championship for over $360,000 and has attended the WSOP on multiple occasions.
• Who are the most popular poker players? 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.
• Who is the poker player with the most WSOP bracelets? 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.