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    Famous Old Poker Players

    Poker rewards experience. This list ranks the famous poker players in our database aged 60 and over, many of whom are still winning tournaments today.

    26 players82 WSOP bracelets combinedUpdated November 2026

    Famous Old Poker Players: the ranking

    Ranking: Living players aged 60 or over, ranked by live tournament earnings.

    1. Erik Seidel

      United States

      "Sly" - The Rounders Legend Who Became a 10-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner

      Also in:United States players1980sHall of Fame
      Earnings
      $45.5M
      Bracelets
      10
      Age
      66

    2. Phil Hellmuth

      United States

      "The Poker Brat" — Record 17-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner and Poker's Most Recognizable Personality

      Also in:United States players1980sCommentators
      Earnings
      $30M
      Bracelets
      17
      Age
      62

    3. Paul Phua

      Malaysia

      Malaysian Businessman, Triton Poker Series Co-Founder, and Nosebleed-Stakes High Roller

      Also in:Asian playersHighest earningBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $29.9M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      62

    4. Hossein Ensan

      Germany

      The Iranian-German Taxi Driver Who Became the Oldest WSOP Main Event Champion in Two Decades

      Also in:German players1990sBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $13M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      62

    5. Joe Hachem

      Australia

      The Lebanese-Australian Chiropractor Who Won the 2005 WSOP Main Event

      Also in:Australian players1990sBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $12.9M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      60

    1. Scotty Nguyen

      United States / Vietnam

      "That's Poker, Baby!" — Vietnamese-American 1998 WSOP Main Event Champion and Poker Hall of Famer

      Also in:United States players1990sHall of Fame
      Earnings
      $12.7M
      Bracelets
      5
      Age
      63

    2. Chris Ferguson

      United States

      "Jesus" - 6-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner & Full Tilt Co-Founder

      Also in:United States playersSunglassesBest of all time
      Earnings
      $9.5M
      Bracelets
      6
      Age
      63

    3. Johnny Chan

      United States

      "The Orient Express," Back-to-Back WSOP Main Event Champion (1987-1988) and Poker Hall of Famer

      Also in:United States players1980sTexas
      Earnings
      $8.7M
      Bracelets
      10
      Age
      69

    4. Barry Greenstein

      United States

      "The Robin Hood of Poker"

      Also in:United States playersRichest playersBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $8.5M
      Bracelets
      3
      Age
      71

    5. Greg Raymer

      United States

      "Fossilman" - The Patent Attorney Whose 2004 WSOP Main Event Win Fueled the Poker Boom

      Also in:United States playersBusinessmen2000s
      Earnings
      $8.3M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      61

    6. Dan Heimiller

      United States

      Three-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner Who Rebuilt His Bankroll From Scratch a Dozen Times Over

      Also in:United States playersWent broke2000s
      Earnings
      $8M
      Bracelets
      3
      Age
      64

    7. Dan Harrington

      United States

      1995 WSOP Main Event Champion and Author of the Legendary "Harrington on Hold'em" Book Series

      Also in:United States players1990sOn TV
      Earnings
      $6.6M
      Bracelets
      2
      Age
      80

    8. Ted Forrest

      United States

      Six-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner Famous for Beating Phil Hellmuth in Razz and for Legendary Prop Bets

      Also in:United States playersLas Vegas1990s
      Earnings
      $6.2M
      Bracelets
      6
      Age
      61

    9. Eli Elezra

      Israel

      "Mr. Vegas" - Israeli Combat Veteran Turned Five-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner and High Stakes Poker Fixture

      Also in:Jewish playersHall of FameBest of all time
      Earnings
      $5.8M
      Bracelets
      5
      Age
      65

    10. Marcel Luske

      Netherlands

      "The Flying Dutchman," Europe's Globe-Trotting Poker Ambassador

      Also in:SunglassesBusinessmen2000s
      Earnings
      $5M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      73

    11. Allen Kessler

      United States

      "The Chainsaw" / All-Time WSOP Cashes Leader

      Also in:United States playersTournamentsModern era
      Earnings
      $5M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      64

    12. Kenna James

      United States

      "Cowboy," the Multi-Decade Grinder with Over 100 Career Final Tables

      Also in:United States playersLas VegasCommentators
      Earnings
      $3.5M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      62

    13. Sam Farha

      United States / Lebanon

      Lebanese-American Legend Forever Linked to Chris Moneymaker's 2003 WSOP Main Event Miracle

      Also in:United States playersSunglassesLas Vegas
      Earnings
      $2.9M
      Bracelets
      3
      Age
      67

    14. Jennifer Harman

      United States

      The First Woman to Win Two Open WSOP Bracelets and a Bobby's Room Regular

      Also in:United States playersHall of FameFemale players
      Earnings
      $2.7M
      Bracelets
      2
      Age
      61

    15. Lucien Cohen

      France

      "Ratman," the French Pest Control Business Owner Who Beat Poker's Largest-Ever Field

      Also in:French playersBusinessmenTournaments
      Earnings
      $2M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      62

    16. Jennifer Tilly

      United States / Canada

      The Oscar-Nominated Actress Who Became the First Celebrity to Win a WSOP Bracelet

      Also in:United States playersCanadian playersCelebrities
      Earnings
      $1M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      68

    17. Patrick Bruel

      France

      French Singing Superstar and WSOP Bracelet Winner Who Built a Genuine Dual Career at the Felt

      Also in:French players1990sRichest players
      Earnings
      $900K
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      67

    18. Kool Shen

      France

      The French Rap Icon and Suprême NTM Co-Founder Who Conquered the WPT National Cannes

      Also in:French playersOn TVBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $699K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      60

    19. Ross Boatman

      United Kingdom

      EastEnders and London's Burning Actor Who Co-Founded the Original Hendon Mob

      Also in:British playersCelebrities1990s
      Earnings
      $500K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      61

    20. Bobby Baldwin

      United States

      1978 WSOP Main Event Champion, Four-Time Bracelet Winner, and Longtime Bellagio President

      Also in:United States players1980sHall of Fame
      Earnings
      $210K
      Bracelets
      4
      Age
      75

    21. Brian Zembic

      Canada

      Legendary Prop Bettor Known as "The Wiz" and Professional Magician

      Also in:Canadian playersOn TVCash games
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      64

    About this list

    Erik Seidel leads this list with $45.5M in live earnings, 10 WSOP bracelets. Phil Hellmuth and Paul Phua complete the top three. Together, the 26 players on this list have won 82 WSOP bracelets and $230M in live tournament earnings.

    Unlike most sports, poker has no retirement age. Doyle Brunson played high-stakes cash games into his late eighties, and veterans such as Phil Hellmuth, Erik Seidel and Johnny Chan still compete against players a third of their age.

    How this list is built

    Living players aged 60 or over, 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 old poker players

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

    Erik Seidel ranks first by live earnings, with $45.5M in live earnings, 10 WSOP bracelets. "Sly" - The Rounders Legend Who Became a 10-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner.

    How many players are on this list?

    The list includes 26 players from our database of 412 profiles. It updates automatically when a player who matches the criteria is added.

    Who has won the most WSOP bracelets on this list?

    Phil Hellmuth, with 17 WSOP bracelets.

    Who is the oldest player on this list?

    Dan Harrington, aged 80.