Famous Black Poker Players
This list covers famous Black poker players in our database, ranked by live tournament earnings.
Famous Black Poker Players: the ranking
Ranking: Players whose biography describes them as Black or African-American, ranked by live tournament earnings.
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Phil Ivey
United States11-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner and Poker Hall of Famer, the "Tiger Woods of Poker"
About this list
Phil Ivey leads this list with $54.4M in live earnings, 11 WSOP bracelets.
Black players have been part of poker's history from the early days of the World Series to today's high-stakes streams.
How this list is built
Players whose biography describes them as Black or African-American, ranked by live tournament earnings. Each player can appear on several lists at once; the chips under each name link to the other lists they belong to. Data is updated November 2026.
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FAQ about famous Black poker players
Who is number one on our list of famous Black poker players?
Phil Ivey ranks first by live earnings, with $54.4M in live earnings, 11 WSOP bracelets. 11-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner and Poker Hall of Famer, the "Tiger Woods of Poker".
How many players are on this list?
The list includes 1 player from our database of 589 profiles. It updates automatically when a player who matches the criteria is added.
Who has won the most WSOP bracelets on this list?
Phil Ivey, with 11 WSOP bracelets.
Who is the youngest player on this list?
Phil Ivey, aged 49.