Famous Poker Players by Play Style
Cash-game specialists, tournament grinders, high rollers and online crushers: these lists group famous poker players by how and where they play.
About these lists
Most professional players specialise. Some build their careers in cash games, where chips are real money and you can leave at any time. Others chase tournament titles and the big scores that come with them. A smaller group plays at the highest stakes in the world, against each other.
Play-style lists are based on each player's biography, cash-game record and tournament history in our database. Many players fit more than one style and appear in several lists.
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FAQ
What is the difference between cash games and tournaments?
In a cash game the chips are real money and players can join or leave at any time. In a tournament everyone pays the same buy-in, plays until they lose their chips, and the prize pool is split among the top finishers.
What does high stakes mean in poker?
There is no fixed line, but high-stakes games usually have blinds of $100/$200 or more in cash games, or buy-ins of $25,000 and up in tournaments.
Can a player appear in several play-style lists?
Yes. Many players switch between formats; they appear in every list that fits their record.