1. Justin Bonomo
- Reigning champion in live tournament winnings, exceeding £49M–£58M depending on source
- Champion of the 2018 Big One for One Drop for over $10M
2. Bryn Kenney
- Currently the top earner at $56M+, leading the all-time live earnings list
3. Daniel Negreanu
- A household name in poker with $40M–$55M+ in live earnings, 7 WSOP bracelets, and 2 WPT titles
4. Stephen Chidwick
- Widely regarded as one of the best tournament players, with over $34M in live earnings
- Strong presence in GPI rankings and top tournament circuits
5. Jason Koon
- Has amassed $33M–$60M+ in earnings, especially dominant in high-roller events
6. Dan Smith
- A consistent high-stakes performer with about $36M–$40M in earnings
7. Fedor Holz
- One of poker’s youngest icons, with standout results and over $32M–$49M in career earnings
8. Erik Seidel
- A respected veteran with deep career earnings (approx. $35M–$37M) and decades of WSOP success
9. Alex Foxen
- A rising star: winner of a big 2024 Triton Main Event and current GPI leaderboard contender
10. Jeremy Ausmus
- The 2024 PGT Player of the Year, now with over $23M+ in live earnings and a strong upward trajector
| Rank | Player | Why They’re Among the Best |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Bonomo | All-time leading earner; major big-buy-in successes |
| 2 | Bryn Kenney | Highest live tournament earner |
| 3 | Daniel Negreanu | Broad popularity & strong consistency across formats |
| 4 | Stephen Chidwick | Top GPI ranked & tournament dominance |
| 5 | Jason Koon | High-roller specialist with huge payouts |
| 6 | Dan Smith | Reliable high-stakes performance & steady earnings |
| 7 | Fedor Holz | Young phenom with massive tournament scores |
| 8 | Erik Seidel | Poker legend with long-standing excellence |
| 9 | Alex Foxen | Emerging GPI leader & major event wins |
| 10 | Jeremy Ausmus | Rising star and recent trophy collector |
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