![]() ![]() With this win, Phil took home another $350,000 in cash winnings. In 2021, he even bested Daniel Negreanu in a series of three highly-publicized matches. Although he’s called the “Poker Brat” for his behavior, Phil is one of the most successful poker players worldwide. However, he makes up for this by frequently playing high-roller games. Considered celebrities, here are ten of the richest poker players who’ve achieved just that:Ĭompared to other poker stars, 15-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) champion Phil has relatively lower tournament winnings. ![]() The handful that do become millionaires nab endorsements, book deals, and make media appearances that further increase their income. Globally, only a small percentage of poker aficionados ever make it into these high-paying big leagues. That’s a pretty hefty paycheck for playing a card game. In fact, some professional poker tournaments can even offer up prize pools of up to $42.6 million. Although it’s known for being a high-stakes game where winning isn’t guaranteed, poker can be extremely lucrative in professional circles. Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world with an active player base of more than 100 million people. ![]()
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