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    Famous Poker Players on TV

    High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark and the WSOP on ESPN made these players famous. This list covers the poker players best known from television.

    54 players77 WSOP bracelets combinedUpdated November 2026Page 1 of 2

    Famous Poker Players on TV: the ranking

    Ranking: Players whose biography documents regular television appearances, ranked by live tournament earnings.

    1. Daniel Negreanu

      Canada

      "Kid Poker" - 8-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner and Poker Hall of Famer Turned GGPoker Global Ambassador

      Also in:Canadian playersOn YouTubeLas Vegas
      Earnings
      $60.7M
      Bracelets
      8
      Age
      52

    2. Cary Katz

      United States

      Founder of PokerGO & Creator of the Super High Roller Bowl

      Also in:United States playersLas VegasTexas Hold'em
      Earnings
      $42.1M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      56

    3. 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

    4. Patrik Antonius

      Finland

      Finnish Poker Hall of Famer and Former Model Renowned as One of the Toughest High-Stakes Cash Players Ever

      Also in:Finnish playersHall of FameBest online players
      Earnings
      $29.3M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      45

    5. Michael Mizrachi

      United States

      "The Grinder," the Only Four-Time Poker Players Championship Champion

      Also in:United States playersJewish playersBest of all time
      Earnings
      $28.3M
      Bracelets
      9
      Age
      45

    1. Antonio Esfandiari

      United States

      "The Magician" - Winner of the Biggest Prize in Poker History

      Also in:United States playersHighest earningRichest players
      Earnings
      $27.8M
      Bracelets
      3
      Age
      47

    2. Nick Schulman

      United States

      "The Takeover," the Poker Hall of Famer Who Won a WPT Title at 21

      Also in:United States playersCommentatorsHall of Fame
      Earnings
      $26.3M
      Bracelets
      8
      Age
      42

    3. 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

    4. Jamie Gold

      United States

      The Hollywood Talent Agent Who Won the Record-Setting 2006 WSOP Main Event

      Also in:United States players2000sTournaments
      Earnings
      $12.6M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      57

    5. Allen Cunningham

      United States

      5-Time WSOP Bracelet Champion & 2005 WSOP Player of the Year

      Also in:United States playersMost braceletsMost tournament wins
      Earnings
      $11.8M
      Bracelets
      5
      Age
      49

    6. Adam Hendrix

      United States

      #1 All-Time Money List in Alaska

      Also in:United States playersYoung playersCash games
      Earnings
      $10.5M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      35

    7. David Williams

      United States

      "RugDoctor" - The 2004 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Who Later Competed on MasterChef

      Also in:United States playersTexasLas Vegas
      Earnings
      $9.5M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      45

    8. Chris Moneymaker

      United States

      The Accountant Who Changed Poker Forever

      Also in:United States playersHall of FameBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $8.3M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      50

    9. Liv Boeree

      United Kingdom

      The Astrophysicist-Turned-Poker-Pro Who Co-Founded Raising for Effective Giving

      Also in:British playersFemale playersBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $6.7M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      42

    10. Dan Harrington

      United States

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

      Also in:United States players1990sOlder players
      Earnings
      $6.6M
      Bracelets
      2
      Age
      80

    11. Andrew Robl

      United States

      High-Stakes Cash Game Specialist and Aussie Millions $100K Challenge Champion

      Also in:United States playersLas VegasCash games
      Earnings
      $5.8M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      39

    12. Eli Elezra

      Israel

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

      Also in:Jewish playersHall of FameOlder players
      Earnings
      $5.8M
      Bracelets
      5
      Age
      65

    13. Mike Sexton

      United StatesDeceased

      The "Ambassador of Poker" Who Made the World Poker Tour a Global Phenomenon

      Also in:United States playersWho died1980s
      Earnings
      $5.7M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      72

    14. Brian Altman

      United States

      3-Time WPT Champion & Pharmacy Doctorate Holder

      Also in:United States playersTournamentsModern era
      Earnings
      $5.3M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      38

    15. Alex Keating

      United States

      WSOP Bracelet Winner & High Roller Contender

      Also in:United States playersTexasBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $5.3M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      38

    16. Maria Ho

      United States

      The Only Player to Achieve "Last Woman Standing" Four Times at the WSOP Main Event

      Also in:United States playersCommentatorsFemale players
      Earnings
      $5M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      43

    17. Phil Laak

      Ireland

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

      Also in:Irish playersSunglasses2000s
      Earnings
      $3.8M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      54

    18. Tony Bloom

      United Kingdom

      "The Lizard" — Brighton & Hove Albion Owner and Starlizard Betting Syndicate Founder

      Also in:British playersBusinessmen2000s
      Earnings
      $3.8M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      56

    19. Leo Margets

      Spain

      The Spanish Pro Who Became the First Woman in 30 Years at a WSOP Main Event Final Table

      Also in:Spanish playersFemale playersTournaments
      Earnings
      $3.6M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      43

    20. 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

    21. Vanessa Rousso

      United StatesRetired

      "Lady Maverick" — Duke Valedictorian, Attorney, and Former PokerStars Pro

      Also in:United States playersWho quitFemale players
      Earnings
      $3.5M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      43

    22. 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

    23. Jean-Robert Bellande

      United States

      The Survivor: China Alum Whose 2018 WSOP Bracelet Capped a Colorful Poker Career

      Also in:United States playersBusinessmen2000s
      Earnings
      $2.8M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      56

    24. Alan Keating

      United States

      The VPIP God / King of High Stakes Action

      Also in:United States players2000sTournaments
      Earnings
      $2.7M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      38

    25. Victoria Livschitz

      United States

      Grid Dynamics Founder Turned High-Stakes Poker Player and Octopi Poker Co-Founder

      Also in:United States playersFemale playersBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $2.2M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    26. Matt Affleck

      United States

      The Pocket-Aces Bad-Beat Victim From Poker's Most Replayed 2010 Main Event Hand

      Also in:United States players2000sOnline
      Earnings
      $2.1M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      39

    27. David Grey

      United States

      "Vegas Stud" - The High-Stakes Cash Game Specialist With Two WSOP Bracelets

      Also in:United States players1990s2000s
      Earnings
      $1.5M
      Bracelets
      2
      Age
      —

    28. Bart Hanson

      United States

      Founder of Crush Live Poker & Live-Read Specialist

      Also in:United States playersBusinessmenCash games
      Earnings
      $1M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    29. Jeff Platt

      United States

      The Former Sports Anchor Who Became PokerGO's Leading Sideline Commentator

      Also in:United States playersCommentatorsCash games
      Earnings
      $888K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      40

    30. Brad Booth

      Canada

      "Yukon Brad" - High Stakes Poker Legend

      Also in:Canadian playersCash gamesHigh stakes
      Earnings
      $710K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      50

    31. Kool Shen

      France

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

      Also in:French playersOlder playersBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $699K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      60

    32. Jamie Kerstetter

      United States

      The Tax Attorney Who Traded Courtrooms for Poker Tables and TV Commentary

      Also in:United States playersCommentatorsFemale players
      Earnings
      $694K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      43

    33. 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

    34. Aylar Lie

      Norway

      Norway's Poker Queen - From Reality TV to the Felt

      Also in:Norwegian playersFemale players
      Earnings
      $200K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      42

    35. Garrett Adelstein

      United States

      "Gman" - The Cash Game Legend at the Center of Poker's Biggest Cheating Scandal

      Also in:United States playersCash gamesHigh stakes
      Earnings
      $150K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      39

    36. Casey Nezhoda

      United States

      "Storage Wars" Reality TV Star and Americas Cardroom Ambassador

      Also in:United States playersCelebritiesFemale players
      Earnings
      $70K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    37. Moundir

      France

      The Koh-Lanta Reality TV Star Who Became a French Poker Media Fixture

      Also in:French playersCelebritiesBusinessmen
      Earnings
      $50K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    38. Trishelle Cannatella

      United States

      Reality TV Star Turned Self-Taught Poker Player and Former Absolute Poker Ambassador

      Also in:United States playersCelebritiesFemale players
      Earnings
      $30K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      46

    39. Britney Jing

      China / United States

      Hustler Casino Live's Must-Watch High-Stakes Regular

      Also in:United States playersAsian playersFemale players
      Earnings
      $14K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    40. Alexis Cruz Martinez

      United States

      Regional Tournament Grinder With WPT and WSOP Circuit Experience

      Also in:United States players
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    41. Ashley Revell

      United Kingdom

      The Man Who Bet His Entire Life Savings on a Single Spin of Roulette — and Won

      Also in:British playersBusinessmen
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    42. Ben Mintz

      United States

      "Mintzy" - Barstool Sports Poker Personality

      Also in:United States players
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    43. Brian Zembic

      Canada

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

      Also in:Canadian playersOlder playersCash games
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      64

    44. David Tuchman

      United States

      Prop Player Turned the Voice of the WSOP Broadcast Booth

      Also in:United States playersCommentatorsBusinessmen
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    45. Gaelle Garcia Diaz

      Belgium

      From Belgian Poker Open Booth Model to Sponsored Pro to EPT Presenter

      Also in:Female playersOnline
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    About this list

    Daniel Negreanu leads this list with $60.7M in live earnings, 8 WSOP bracelets. Cary Katz and Phil Hellmuth complete the top three. Together, the 54 players on this list have won 77 WSOP bracelets and $393.4M in live tournament earnings.

    Poker on television took off in the early 2000s, when hole-card cameras let viewers see every player's hand. Shows like High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark turned regulars of the biggest cash games into stars, and the WSOP Main Event became annual viewing for millions.

    How this list is built

    Players whose biography documents regular television appearances, 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.

    Related lists

    Famous Poker Players Turned Commentators 13Famous Poker Players on Twitch 4Famous Poker Players on YouTube 12Celebrities Who Play Poker 15Athletes Who Play Poker 8Poker Players Turned Businessmen 84Highest Earning Poker Players of All Time 50Poker Players With Most Bracelets 30Best Poker Players of All Time 30

    FAQ about famous poker players on TV

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

    Daniel Negreanu ranks first by live earnings, with $60.7M in live earnings, 8 WSOP bracelets. "Kid Poker" - 8-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner and Poker Hall of Famer Turned GGPoker Global Ambassador.

    How many players are on this list?

    The list includes 54 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 youngest player on this list?

    Adam Hendrix, aged 35.