Regarded as the most coveted non-monetary prize a professional poker player can win, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet has been in existence since 1976 and gifted only to the top victors of the annual poker tournaments held in Paradise, Nevada. Through the years, the bracelet has been elusive to many players. But there are some who love collecting them as part of their triumphs in the professional poker scene.
Apart from serving as a proof of someone’s victory at the WSOP tournaments, the bracelet symbolizes prestige since only those who have won it can automatically belong to an exclusive club. Not only that, those who have it earn the respect of the other poker pros in the industry. In other words, the WSOP bracelet is more than just an achievement badge.
Find out who among the best of the best poker champs have the most number of WSOP bracelets and their total earnings from the tournaments below. The list is courtesy of the official WSOP website.
10. Daniel Negreanu – 6 ($22,137,804)
The Canadian poker prodigy has won six WSOP bracelets so far, securing him the 10th spot on this list. Daniel Negreanu is said to be the first poker pro to make a final table at the three WSOP bracelet winning locations, including Las Vegas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The 49-year-old player has since leveraged his success in the poker scene to his career as a social media personality. Aside from his relatively famous YouTube channel, Daniel is active on Facebook, X, and Instagram. His latest net worth information online claims he has $60 million.
9. Billy Baxter – 7 ($1,710,398)
One-upping Negreanu’s spot on the list is William “Billy” Baxter, a seasoned American pro poker player and sports bettor who has won several tournament titles in his career, including 7 WSOP bracelets. However, it is worth noting that all of his WSOP victories were in lowball events, which explains his overall $1.7 million earnings in WSOP. Nevertheless, Baxter was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006.
8. Men Nguyen – 7 ($4,231,861)
Vietnamese-American Men Nguyen is dubbed “The Master” in the professional poker scene because of his top-notch skills. He has won over 95 tournaments and garnered 7 WSOP bracelets. However, unlike the big winners in WSOP, his cashes from the tournaments only account for $4.2 million. Nevertheless, he is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished tournament players in the world, especially during his peak between 1997 and 2005. His ventures outside of the gambling scene are also noteworthy. Aside from owning a furniture store and dry cleaners, he helped finance two schools in his home country, Vietnam.
7. John Hennigan – 7 ($6,300,226)
Nicknamed “Johnny World,” this esteemed poker player from Philadelphia has won 7 WSOP bracelets in his career. He became famous in the poker scene because of his strong conviction to bet on anything in the world. His total cashes from the WSOP tournaments amount to $6.3 million, after winning his seventh bracelet in the $1,500 Dealers Choice event this 2024. John Hennigan was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2018, according to PokerNews.
6. Johnny Moss – 9 ($834,422)
The legend himself, the late Johnny Moss was famous for being the first winner of the WSOP Main Event. The renowned gambler and professional poker player had a colorful career in the industry, earning him the moniker “The Grand Old Man of Poker.” Moss made history when he won 3 WSOP Main Events. Having earned 9 WSOP bracelets in his career, Moss was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979. Despite winning several tournaments throughout his life, his total WSOP earnings only amounted to $834,422. But this was mostly due to the fact that he was active during the period when professional poker tournaments did not have massive winnings at stake.
5. Doyle Brunson – 10 ($3,038,079)
Though his WSOP cashes only amounted to $3.04 million, Doyle Brunson is undoubtedly one of the more successful poker players in history. He won 2 WSOP Main Events and 10 bracelets. He is also one of the few to win both the WPT title and WSOP Main Event. Leveraging his experience in the industry, he went on to become a highly influential author and a fixture in the highest stakes games in the world. Prior to his passing in 2023, Brunson had a net worth of $25 million.
4. Johnny Chan – 10 ($4,715,015)
This China-born poker pro has won 10 WSOP bracelets. He was the first to accomplish this feat in WSOP history. Johnny Chan has amassed more than $8.7 million in live tournament earnings, $4.7 million of those he earned from WSOP. Because of this, he is considered the second most successful Chinese poker player, next to Aaron Shu Nu Sang, who has a total of $20.34 million winnings. Though Chan was born in China, he grew up in Texas. At 67 years old, the poker pro, who also works as an actor and businessman, has a staggering $10 million net worth.
3. Erik Seidel – 10 ($9,488,340)
Definitely one of the big players in the professional poker scene, Erik Seidel has made a name for himself after winning several tournaments and collecting a total of 10 WSOP bracelets. His total WSOP earnings amount to $9.49 million, but he has made so much more in other events. Hence, The Richest lists his net worth at $41.9 million. The former backgammon player has come a long way since dropping out of school to focus on the pro poker industry. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2010.
2. Phil Ivey – 10 ($9,613,887)
Phil Ivey’s track record in the poker industry is one for the books. The American poker pro is considered to be the greatest all-around player in the world after winning 10 WSOP bracelets and a WPT title. Ivey has won $19.5 million in live tournaments and earned even more from private games. That’s why Celebrity Net Worth lists his net worth at $100 million. He has appeared on NBC’s “Poker After Dark” and The Game Show Network’s “High Stakes Poker.” He’s got 3 gold WSOP bracelets and was inducted to the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017.
1. Phil Hellmuth – 17 ($17,904,130)
Despite having the most WSOP bracelets, Phil Hellmuth lags behind Ivey in terms of net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the 59-year-old poker pro from Madison, Wisconsin, is worth $20 million only. Nevertheless, it’s really hard to beat his record, especially now that he has 17 WSOP bracelets. His WSOP cashes from the tourneys peaked at $17.9 million. But his overall career earnings topped $29 million. He got inducted into the WSOP Poker Hall of Fame in 2007, just a year after bagging his 10th bracelet. His biggest live tournament cash outside WSOP was $1.6 million after finishing 4th in the $300K Super High Roller Bowl in May 2016.
