Famous Irish Poker Players

    Ireland has a long poker tradition and a player who won the WSOP Main Event in 1999. This list covers the Irish players in our database.

    2 players1 WSOP bracelets combinedUpdated November 2026

    Famous Irish Poker Players: the ranking

    Ranking: Every player in our database whose nationality includes Ireland, ranked by verified live tournament earnings.

    1. Phil Laak

      Ireland

      "The Unabomber" Who Set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Poker Session

      Also in:SunglassesOn TV2000s
      Earnings
      $3.8M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      54

    2. Simon Wilson

      Ireland

      Irish Poker Open Champion Who Won a Record-Breaking €600,000 Title in Front of a Home Rail

      Also in:Modern era
      Earnings
      $700K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    About this list

    Phil Laak leads this list with $3.8M in live earnings, 1 WSOP bracelet. Simon Wilson is second. Together, the 2 players on this list have won 1 WSOP bracelet and $4.5M in live tournament earnings.

    Irish poker has always been about characters as much as cards. The country hosts one of Europe's oldest festivals, the Irish Poker Open, and has produced players known around the world for their table talk and big personalities.

    How this list is built

    Every player in our database whose nationality includes Ireland, ranked by verified 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 Irish poker players

    Who is number one on our list of famous Irish poker players?

    Phil Laak ranks first by live earnings, with $3.8M in live earnings, 1 WSOP bracelet. "The Unabomber" Who Set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Poker Session.

    How many players are on this list?

    The list includes 2 players from our database of 423 profiles. It updates automatically when a player who matches the criteria is added.

    Who has won the most WSOP bracelets on this list?

    Phil Laak, with 1 WSOP bracelet.

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