Famous Poker Players Who Cheated

    Poker runs on trust. This list covers famous poker players who were banned, suspended or convicted for cheating.

    4 players1 WSOP bracelets combinedUpdated November 2026

    Famous Poker Players Who Cheated: the ranking

    Ranking: Players with a documented ban, suspension or conviction for cheating. Each entry is checked by an editor.

    1. Jake Schindler

      United States

      Pennsylvania's All-Time Money Leader and 2018 Card Player Player of the Year

      Also in:United States playersBest online playersHighest earning
      Earnings
      $36.8M
      Bracelets
      1
      Age
      37

    2. Ali Imsirovic

      Bosnia and HerzegovinaRetired

      2021 GPI Player of the Year

      Also in:Who quitYoung playersMost tournament wins
      Earnings
      $18.8M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      31

    3. Ren Lin

      China

      "Tony" Lin — China's Third All-Time Money Leader Who Returned From a High-Profile Suspension

      Also in:Asian playersBest online playersOnline
      Earnings
      $16M
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      —

    4. Archie Karas

      United StatesDeceased

      "The Greek" — Legend of the Greatest Winning Streak in Casino History

      Also in:United States playersIn jailWent broke
      Earnings
      $10K
      Bracelets
      0
      Age
      73

    About this list

    Jake Schindler leads this list with $36.8M in live earnings, 1 WSOP bracelet. Ali Imsirovic and Ren Lin complete the top three. Together, the 4 players on this list have won 1 WSOP bracelet and $71.6M in live tournament earnings.

    Cheating in poker has taken many forms, from marked cards and collusion to real-time assistance software in online games. Major tours now share information and ban players caught cheating, and some cases have ended in court.

    We only include players whose ban, suspension or conviction is documented. Players who were accused but never sanctioned are not listed.

    How this list is built

    Players with a documented ban, suspension or conviction for cheating. Each entry is checked by an editor. 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 poker players who cheated

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

    Jake Schindler ranks first by live earnings, with $36.8M in live earnings, 1 WSOP bracelet. Pennsylvania's All-Time Money Leader and 2018 Card Player Player of the Year.

    How many players are on this list?

    The list includes 4 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?

    Jake Schindler, with 1 WSOP bracelet.

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