Richest Poker Players By Net Worth

Poker is a game that has given birth to some of the most iconic and wealthy figures in the world of real money gaming. While many get into the game with a dream of winning big and turning their fortunes around, only a few have managed to achieve it. 

Whether it’s using their talent for the game or making smart business moves, there are 10 poker players in the world that have made many others envious with their bank balance. 

From high-stakes cash games to major tournament victories, these individuals have amassed fortunes that most can only dream of. Below is a list of the top 10 richest poker players in the world alongside their impressive net worth and contributions to the game.

Antanas Guoga, better known by his nickname ‘Tony G,’ is not only a successful poker player but also a businessman and former member of the European Parliament representing Lithuania from 2014 to 2019. 

Known for his brash table talk and aggressive playing style during televised events like ‘Poker After Dark,’ Tony G has amassed over $11 million in live tournament earnings while also excelling at high-stakes cash games around Europe and Asia. His estimated net worth stands at around $36 million.

Justin Bonomo has been a dominant force on both live and online poker circuits for years. With over $64 million in total live earnings (as of November 2024) —placing him second on poker’s All Time Money List—Bonomo has earned multiple seven-figure payouts throughout his career, including winning ‘The Big One for One Drop’ event at the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) for $10 million. 

Bonomo's transition from being a player at ‘Magic: The Gathering’ to professional poker has been nothing short of remarkable, allowing him to amass an estimated net worth of $57 million.

Bryn Kenney holds one of the top spots on poker’s All Time Money List with over $73 million in live tournament earnings as of November 2024. 

Known for his aggressive playing style and willingness to take risks at super-high roller events with buy-ins exceeding $1 million, Kenney has secured multiple seven-figure scores throughout his career—including a massive win at Triton Poker’s Super High Roller Series London in 2023. 

Here the All Time Money List leader took home close to $7 million. Despite facing allegations related to running a controversial online poker stable, Kenney remains one of the richest players with an estimated net worth of $57 million.

Daniel Negreanu, also known as ‘Kid Poker,’ or ‘DNegs’ has been one of poker’s most recognisable faces for over two decades. With seven WSOP bracelets and over $54 million in live tournament earnings, Negreanu has consistently ranked among the top players in both tournaments and cash games alike. 

His entertaining personality has made him a fan favourite on televised poker shows, and he currently serves as an ambassador for GGPoker. Negreanu’s net worth is estimated at $70 million, though it could be higher given his numerous business deals.

Doyle Brunson, also known as ‘Texas Dolly,’ was a true pioneer in the world of professional poker before passing away in May 2023 at age 89. With over five decades of experience at the tables, Brunson won two WSOP Main Events and 10 WSOP bracelets overall—tying him for third place on the most number of bracelets alongside Erik Seidel and Johnny Chan. 

Brunson was also an author who wrote ‘Super/System,’ one of the most influential books on poker strategy ever published. His estimated net worth at the time of his death was $75 million.

Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson was once one of the most respected figures in poker before becoming embroiled in controversy due to his involvement with Full Tilt Poker during its collapse in 2011. 

Despite this scandal, Ferguson remains one of the richest poker players with an estimated net worth of $80 million. He has won six WSOP bracelets and was named WSOP Player of the Year in 2017 after making a record 23 cashes during the series.

Sam Farha is best known for finishing second to Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 WSOP Main Event—a pivotal moment that helped ignite the online poker boom. Farha’s laid-back demeanour and love for high-stakes cash games gangster-like aura over the years. 

In addition to his poker earnings, Farha has made several successful business investments that have contributed to his $100 million net worth. He continues to play in exclusive cash games with some of the wealthiest individuals in the world.

Phil Ivey is widely regarded as one of the greatest poker players of all time. With 11 WSOP bracelets to his name and countless high-stakes cash game victories around the world—including in Macau's infamous nosebleed games. This WPT Global ambassador has a poker resume that’s second to none. 

His intense focus and ability to read opponents have earned him the nickname ‘The Tiger Woods of Poker.’ Ivey's net worth is estimated at $125 million, though some speculate it could be even higher given his involvement in private games and sponsorship deals.

Dan Bilzerian is as much a social media celebrity as he is a poker player. Known for his extravagant lifestyle filled with luxury cars, private jets, and parties, Bilzerian claims to have earned much of his fortune through poker. 

However, there is significant scepticism about these claims, with many believing that his wealth primarily comes from family money—his father was a corporate raider who faced legal troubles. Negreanu while on Lex Fridman’s podcast speculated that Bilzerian could have $100 million from poker games. 

Nonetheless, Bilzerian has reportedly won millions of dollars from private high-stakes games and remains one of the most talked-about figures in poker.

At the top of the list is Andy Beal, a billionaire who made his fortune not through poker but through banking and real estate. Beal is an amateur poker player known for participating in some of the highest-stakes cash games ever played. 

His battles against professional poker players, including Phil Ivey and Todd Brunson, are legendary. These games, with blinds as high as $100,000/$200,000, were chronicled in ‘The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King,’ a book that details Beal’s high-stakes encounters with poker pros. 

Despite being a recreational player, Beal's wealth far exceeds that of any professional poker player thanks to his business ventures.

Some of these 10 individuals who grind professionally have achieved incredible success at the felts while others have hit big money with a combination of business ventures and high stakes games. With poker growing and becoming mainstream, more names from the circuit would be joining the net worth race.