Most successful poker players

The best part of playing poker is the chance to win big. Despite the technical challenges involved, we have seen players from all walks of life (both modest and wealthy) reach the greatest heights of financial success.

We have compiled a list of the highest paid poker players to share their success and motivate those who want to dive into poker.

1. Dan Bilzerian With a net worth of over €200 million, this American poker player who is also an Instagram influencer has made some wonderful money playing poker over time. Rumor has it that Bilzerian made most of his fortune from other business ventures and his inheritance. However, he is a skilled player and has won quite a lot of money in his career as a poker player, which is a feat worthy of praise.

• Phil Ivey. Phil Ivey has had an exciting career as evidenced by his €100 million winnings. Ivey is a master player who has won numerous poker tournaments, including the famous European Super High Roller Series. Ivey is well known for usually having the edge at the poker table. There is a lot to learn from this young poker player who has dedicated his life to the game.

• Chris Ferguson. Another poker master worth mentioning is Chris Ferguson. From a very young age, he has a rather enticing background: he started playing poker with his father, who teaches game theory at UCLA and also has a PhD in mathematics. Perhaps this experience helped him become the professional player he is today. Ferguson boasts that he has won around 80 million euros during his poker career.

• Doyle Brunson. The “Texas Doll”, as he is often called, has racked up some amazing poker winnings and became the first player to win €1 million in poker tournaments. As a member of the Poker Hall of Fame, Doyle is the perfect description of a poker legend who has been playing professionally for over 50 years. To his credit, Brunson has won 10 WSOP poker tournaments and won over €75 million during his career as a poker champion.

• Sam Farha. The Lebanese native is one of the best poker players out there and this list wouldn’t be complete without him. This champion became interested in poker when he emigrated to the US from Lebanon due to the civil war. He quit his job after realizing he could make a living just by playing cards. Farha has since become a force in the poker world, winning more than €100 million.