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This article examines the list of '''poker players''' who have achieved professional recognition or emerged as prominent figures within the industry due to significant tournament achievements and contributions to the development of game strategy.

== Professional Poker Players ==

'''Poker players''' are individuals who engage in poker card games at a professional or high-level amateur capacity. Within the context of encyclopedic significance, this category typically includes winners of major international tournaments (World Series of Poker, World Poker Tour, European Poker Tour), inductees into the Poker Hall of Fame, and authors of foundational theoretical works regarding iGaming and poker strategy.

== Poker Hall of Fame ==
The '''Poker Hall of Fame''' (PHOF) represents the highest level of recognition within the industry. As of 2026, eligibility for induction requires individuals to be at least 40 years of age and to have made a significant, lasting contribution to the game. Notable members include:

* '''[[poker/players/doyle-brunson|Doyle Brunson]]''': Author of seminal works on poker theory, most notably ''Super/System''.
* '''[[poker/players/phil-ivey|Phil Ivey]]''': Widely regarded as one of the most versatile and dominant players in mixed-game formats.
* '''[[poker/players/daniel-negreanu|Daniel Negreanu]]''': A leading figure in all-time tournament earnings and a prominent global ambassador for the game.

== Comparative Achievement Table ==
The following table outlines the major titles held by selected professional players:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Player !! WSOP Bracelets !! WPT Titles !! EPT Titles
|-
| [[poker/players/phil-hellmuth|Phil Hellmuth]] || 17 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/phil-ivey|Phil Ivey]] || 11 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/doyle-brunson|Doyle Brunson]] || 10 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/erik-seidel|Erik Seidel]] || 10 || 1 || 1
|-
| [[poker/players/johnny-chan|Johnny Chan]] || 10 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/michael-mizrachi|Michael Mizrachi]] || 8 || 2 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/nick-schulman|Nick Schulman]] || 8 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/daniel-negreanu|Daniel Negreanu]] || 7 || 2 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/brian-rast|Brian Rast]] || 7 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/john-hennigan|John Hennigan]] || 7 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/billy-baxter|Billy Baxter]] || 7 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/layne-flack|Layne Flack]] || 6 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/chris-ferguson|Chris Ferguson]] || 6 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/thomas-james-cloutier|TJ Cloutier]] || 6 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/stu-ungar|Stuart Ungar]] || 5 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/eli-elezra|Eli Elezra]] || 5 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/john-juanda|John Juanda]] || 5 || 0 || 1
|-
| [[poker/players/scotty-nguyen|Scotty Nguyen]] || 5 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/berry-johnston|Berry Johnston]] || 5 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/huck-seed|Huck Seed]] || 4 || 9 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/tom-mcevoy|Tom McEvoy]] || 4 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/bobby-baldwin|Bobby Baldwin]] || 4 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/jack-keller|Jack Keller]] || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/antonio-esfandiari|Antonio Esfandiari]] || 3 || 2 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/justin-bonomo|Justin Bonomo]] || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/sam-farha|Sam Farha]] || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/barry-greenstein|Barry Greenstein]] || 3 || 2 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/barbara-enright|Barbara Enright]] || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/lyle-berman|Lyle Berman]] || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/brian-roberts|Brian Roberts]] || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/bryn-kenney|Bryn Kenney]] || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/carlos-mortensen|Carlos Mortensen]] || 2 || 3 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/jennifer-harman|Jennifer Harman]] || 2 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/dan-harrington|Dan Harrington]] || 2 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/dave-ulliott|Dave Ulliott]] || 1 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/jack-mcclelland|Jack McClelland]] || 1 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/mike-sexton|Mike Sexton]] || 1 || 1 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/henry-orenstein|Henry Orenstein]] || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/roger-moore|Roger Moore]] || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/chris-moneymaker|Chris Moneymaker]] || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/todd-brunson|Todd Brunson]] || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/linda-johnson|Linda Johnson]] || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/crandell-addington|Crandell Addington]] || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/antanas-guoga|Antanas Guoga]] || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/dan-bilzerian|Dan Bilzerian]] || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/patrik-antonius|Patrik Antonius]] || 0 || 0 || 2
|-
| [[poker/players/david-oppenheim|David Oppenheim]] || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/mori-eskandani|Mori Eskandani]] || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/eric-drache|Eric Drache]] || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| [[poker/players/jack-binion|Jack Binion]] || 0 || 0 || 0
|}

== Criteria for Professional Recognition ==
According to international standards within the professional community, a player is generally categorized as a professional based on the following criteria:

* '''Longevity''': Maintaining consistent, profitable results over an extended period (the "test of time").
* '''Stakes Level''': Regular participation in high-stakes games against recognized global experts.
* '''Peer Recognition''': Maintaining a standing of respect within the professional community and upholding a positive reputation.
* '''Tournament Achievements''': Securing major accolades, such as WSOP bracelets, WPT titles, or EPT trophies.
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