Famous Poker Players by Country
Poker started in American saloons, but today famous players come from more than 50 countries. Browse our lists of famous poker players by country and region, from the United States and the United Kingdom to France, Canada, Germany and Brazil.
About these lists
For most of the 20th century, serious poker meant Texas road gamblers and Las Vegas card rooms. That changed in 2003, when amateur Chris Moneymaker won the WSOP Main Event after qualifying online. Millions of new players signed up to online poker sites, and within a few years Europe, Canada and Australia were producing champions of their own.
Each country page lists every player from that country, ranked by live tournament earnings. Players with dual nationality appear on both lists. A country list is indexed by search engines once it has at least five players; smaller lists stay available but are hidden from search until they grow.
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FAQ
Which country has the most famous poker players?
The United States, with 252 players in our database, followed by France (24) and United Kingdom (23).
Are there lists for cities and states?
Yes. We have lists of famous poker players from Las Vegas and from Texas, based on where players were born, grew up or are based.
Why is my country not listed?
A country gets its own page once it has at least five players in our database. Players from smaller countries still have full profiles and appear in all other lists.