Some of the biggest names in the game of poker include Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Antonio Esfandiari, Erik Seidel, and Phil Hellmuth. These professional players have won numerous championships and tournaments, and they are widely regarded as some of the best players in the world.

Negreanu won $1 million as the winner of the 2016 Shark Cage tournament organized by PokerStars.net. As of 2024, his total live tournament winnings exceed $52,400,000. His 252 cashes at the WSOP account for over $22,100,000 of those winnings.