The 10 Best Gamblers in the World
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">Every year, gamblers from all around
the world flock to Vegas in order to compete in the World Series of Poker.
At stake are millions of dollars and the coveted bracelets which are awarded
to the champions of each event. Below, I’ve attempted to identify the ten
men who may be the greatest to ever compete in (and win) the yearly event.
1. Doyle Brunson – “Texas Dolly”
is arguably the greatest card player alive today. With over 40 years of
poker experience under his belt, Brunson was the first man to earn 1 million
dollars in poker tournaments. He’s won 10 WSOP bracelets, and is one of
only four men to have won back to back main events. He’s a true legend
of the game.
2. Johnny Chan – Having won over
5 million dollars in tournament play, any serious poker player knows the
name of “The Orient Express.” A 2002 Poker Hall of Fame inductee, Chan
has 10 WSOP bracelets, tying him for the lead. A clip of his heads up win
at the 1988 WSOP final has even been featured in the Matt Damon movie Rounders
(in which Chan also made a cameo).
3. Phil Hellmuth Jr.- Love him or
hate him, there’s no denying that Phil “Poker Brat” Hellmuth is one of
the best in the world. And just in case you’re unconvinced, he’s got 10
WSOP bracelets which should change your mind. In fact, he won his 10th
in 2006, and his live tournament winnings exceed over 8 million dollars.
4. Men Nguyen – Known by many as
simply “The Master,” Nguyen has won an impressive 6 WSOP bracelets in his
career. He’s considered one of the most fearsome cash game players in the
world, but he also donates a portion of his winnings to charity, even helping
to build a kindergarten in his native Vietnam.
5. T.J. Cloutier – Having won over
8 million in tournament play, Cloutier is one of the most well-rounded
gamblers in the game. Despite having never won the main event (but placing
in the top 5 on 4 different occasions), this wily Texan can boast an impressive
6 tournament bracelets.
6. Erik Seidel – Having won over
5 million dollars in live tournament play, Seidel’s 1988 showdown against
Johnny Chan was immortalized in the film Rounders. He also excels at backgammon
and playing the stock market.
7. Johnny Moss – With 8 WSOP bracelets,
“The Grand Old Man” competed in every WSOP tournament from its creation
in 1970 until his death in 1995 (at 88 years of age). Because he was one
of the true innovators of the game, he was a charter inductee into the
Poker Hall of Fame.
8. Billy Baxter – With 7 WSOP bracelets
(all in lowball events), Baxter is one of the greats of the game. He even
took the United States government to court and won, securing equal tax
status for those who make a living at gambling. 9. Jay Heimowitz – He’s
attended the WSOP every year since 1975 and has won 6 bracelets in the
process (not to mention 35 in-the-money finishes). What’s even more impressive
is that his lack of full-time tour experience categorizes him as an amateur.
10. Chris Ferguson – Known by the
nickname “Jesus” for his long hair and beard, Ferguson is one of the great
card players of the modern era. He also happens to hold a Ph.D. in computer
science. To date, he has 5 WSOP bracelets and has earned over 5 million
dollars in tournament play.
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