Who says poker doesn’t pay? For most, it’s a game of bluffs. But for these ten players, it’s a one-way ticket to millionaire status. This list isn’t about trust-fund influencers or casino-owning billionaires who moonlight with a chip stack. Oh, no! These are true grinders.
Meet the 10 richest professional poker players in 2025 and see how they’ve turned chip stacks into fortunes playing for real money. If you want to know how regular players are turning clicks into cash, this online poker guide breaks it all down. It highlights the top real-money sites with standout game formats and bonus offers. All this is backed by secure, fast payment systems that keep your bankroll moving smoothly.
Phil Ivey ($100–125 million)
Phil Ivey isn’t just poker-rich. He’s poker deity rich. Ten WSOP bracelets, countless high-stakes exploits, and a table presence so intimidating even AI bots check-fold to him. This is still the most respected name in poker, and probably the most terrifying person to sit next to, unless you're a slot machine.
Daniel Negreanu ($70–75 million)
Kid Poker didn’t just get rich. As a Twitch streamer with ESP, he smiled, vlogged, and explained every choice. Daniel's true advantage, despite his six WSOP bracelets and millions of dollars in career earnings, was his status as the most marketable poker player.
He has consistently been in the sponsor's seat at PokerStars and GGPoker. Check out his top tips for becoming a successful pro with anyone looking to follow in his footsteps.
Justin Bonomo ($65–70 million)
Justin Bonomo would be the "final boss" of tournaments. Since the Bush administration, he has been the spiritual gatekeeper of the all-time money list. Bonomo's 2018 peak heater had the potential to melt the WSOP stage. He’s the only man who could win $10 million and still be upset about rake, too.
Bryn Kenney ($70–75 million)
Bryn Kenney prints money at a rate that worries central banks, regardless of his sunglasses or vaguely wizard-like aura. In addition to playing the biggest events on the planet and ranking #1 on the all-time earnings list, he’s all about positive vibes and bracelet runs in his spare time.
You don't become poker royalty without stepping on a few GTO toes. While controversies and allegations have followed him in recent years, his results still make him the game’s elite.
Fedor Holz ($40–45 million)
Fedor, like a German James Bond with a HUD, retired at age 25 after teleporting to the summit of the mountain and waving to everyone below. He was able to mentally cash out after a run of success in 2016–2017 that left poker statisticians in tears. His success was made possible with the help of his poker coaching app, Primed Mind, and a few well-timed High Roller appearances.
Erik Seidel ($45–50 million)
Since dial-up internet, Seidel has been printing poker money, and he continues to do so without saying anything more than "check." Erik is the silent assassin of poker, with nine WSOP bracelets and more final tables than most players have lost.
He lacks ego and trash talk, but instead, terrifyingly combines longevity and logic. He’d control everything if poker were a syndicate.
Stephen Chidwick ($35–40 million)
Don't be fooled by Stephen Chidwick's quiet British manner. He knows what you're going to do in the next two hands. Chidwick would be the Yoda who doesn't blink if there were a Jedi Council for poker. He's earned every penny, and unlike some on our list, this guy is still at it.
Dan Smith ($35–40 million)
For more than ten years, Smith has been one of the most reliable crushers. He mostly kept staying under the radar but never losing money. He has profited from everything from the World Series of Poker to $100K buy-ins on Mars. Additionally, he runs Double Up Drive and donates millions to charities.
Antonio Esfandiari ($27–30 million)
The Magician pulled more chips out of hats than any street entertainer ever could. In one WSOP event, he even turned $1 million into $18 million. Esfandiari is renowned for his charm, TV presence, and ability to make poker seem lighthearted even when it's heartbreaking.
These days, Antonio has been more Hollywood than hoodie. He even started making appearances on shows like PokerStars’ Big Game to keep his name in the spotlight.
David Peters ($25–28 million)
David Peters would be the poker robot that wears hoodies and gets tanned. Because he is too busy raking pots and confusing opponents with wizard-tier bet sizing, he doesn't talk much. And that’s his greatest advantage.
He’s been crushing High Roller events where nobody smiles unless they've bluffed the river. He’s at a level where you ought to sleep with one eye open because he might three-bet you in your dreams.