Famous Poker Players Turned Commentators

    Some of the best voices in poker broadcasting know the game from the inside. This list covers the famous poker players who became commentators and broadcasters.

    14 players29 WSOP bracelets combinedUpdated November 2026

    Famous Poker Players Turned Commentators: the ranking

    Ranking: Players whose biography documents work as a commentator, presenter or broadcaster, ranked by live tournament earnings.

    1. Phil Hellmuth

      United States

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

      Also in:United States players1980sHall of Fame
      Earnings
      $30M
      Bracelets
      17
      Age
      62

    2. Nick Schulman

      United States

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

      Also in:United States playersHall of FameBest of all time
      Earnings
      $26.3M
      Bracelets
      8
      Age
      42

    3. Sam Grafton

      United Kingdom

      "SamSquid" — Former Philology Student and $5.5 Million Coin Rivet Invitational Champion

      Also in:British playersOnlineCash games
      Earnings
      $12M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    4. 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

    5. Maria Ho

      United States

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

      Also in:United States playersFemale playersOn TV
      Earnings
      $5M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      43

    1. Tony Dunst

      United States

      "Bond18" — WPT Broadcast Commentator and Three-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner

      Also in:United States playersOnlineTournaments
      Earnings
      $4.3M
      Bracelets
      3
      Age
      41

    2. Jeff Gross

      United States

      The Ann Arbor Pro and Poker Media Personality Behind GGPoker's Broadcast Booth

      Also in:United States playersOnlineCash games
      Earnings
      $3.6M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    3. Kenna James

      United States

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

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

    4. Jeff Platt

      United States

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

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

    5. Jamie Kerstetter

      United States

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

      Also in:United States playersFemale playersOn TV
      Earnings
      $694K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      43

    6. Amanda Leatherman

      United States

      Poker Media Host & Daniel Negreanu's Wife

      Also in:United States playersFemale players
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      42

    7. Cornelius Küpper

      Germany

      No Verified Poker Career Documented; Confirmed as German Sports Broadcaster and Commentator

      Also in:German playersOn TV
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    8. David Tuchman

      United States

      Prop Player Turned the Voice of the WSOP Broadcast Booth

      Also in:United States playersOn TVBusinessmen
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    9. Lynn Gilmartin

      Australia

      The Australian Poker Hall of Fame Broadcaster Behind the World Poker Tour Desk

      Also in:Australian playersFemale playersOn TV
      Earnings
      —
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      41

    About this list

    Phil Hellmuth leads this list with $30M in live earnings, 17 WSOP bracelets. Nick Schulman and Sam Grafton complete the top three. Together, the 14 players on this list have won 29 WSOP bracelets and $92M in live tournament earnings.

    Poker commentary turned the game into television. Since the World Poker Tour put hole-card cameras on screen, former and current pros have explained hands, told stories and made the game easier to follow for millions of viewers.

    How this list is built

    Players whose biography documents work as a commentator, presenter or broadcaster, 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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    Famous Poker Players on TV 55Famous Poker Players on Twitch 4Famous Poker Players on YouTube 12Celebrities Who Play Poker 15Athletes Who Play Poker 8Poker Players Turned Businessmen 85Highest Earning Poker Players of All Time 50Poker Players With Most Bracelets 30Best Poker Players of All Time 30

    FAQ about famous poker players turned commentators

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

    Phil Hellmuth ranks first by live earnings, with $30M in live earnings, 17 WSOP bracelets. "The Poker Brat" — Record 17-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner and Poker's Most Recognizable Personality.

    How many players are on this list?

    The list includes 14 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 Hellmuth, with 17 WSOP bracelets.

    Who is the youngest player on this list?

    Jeff Platt, aged 40.

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