5 best Poker players of all time

The game of skills: Poker has been played for decades now and more and more people are joining the Poker world each day. It is accepted by a wide range of people throughout the world. As easy as it may sound Poker requires a lot of factors from your end if you want to make it to the top. You may not succeed in the first phase but you never know what the next phase holds for you. It is a game where tables can turn at any time and you might win more games.

It is important to develop a skill-set for the game and apply all your learnings and skills to every game that you play. Poker is a long journey and you will be able to master the art only if you go on learning through the process and try to improve every time. Having a complete skill-set and playing with a smart and clever approach is what makes professional players different from others. Every step that you take, every move should come from your understanding of the game, your wit and intelligence and moreover, it should carry your learnings. To ace the game, you have to know what makes these pro players unique and then inculcate their tips into your game. In this article we have narrowed down the five best poker players of all time and what makes them stand out.

Let’s have a look!

1.   Phil Ivey

      Referred to as the “Tiger Woods of poker”, Phil Ivey was the most feared player in the 2000s. Born in Riverside, California, he has won ten World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. In his early days, he used to practice poker in New Jersey and later moved to the casino games in Atlantic City. The WSOP bracelets aren’t the only thing that makes him one of the greatest Poker players but the fact that he has defeated many live tournaments and squashed a number of high-stakes online games and cash games as well. With over $20 million in profits in Poker, he resides as one of the unmovable players of all time. He has also won over $23 million in tournament winnings, which is more than any other player. In addition, he has been voted the best player of the decade by his peers. Ivey is also considered a master of the game, having won multiple prestigious tournaments including the Aussie Millions and the World Poker Tour. His ability to read other players make good decisions and win consistently makes him different.

2.   Doyle Brunson 

      There are a number of reasons why Doyle Brunson is considered one of the best poker players in the world. First, he has been playing professionally for over 50 years and has amassed an impressive resume of tournament wins and cash game results. Second, he is a prolific author and has written several books on poker strategy that are highly respected by the poker community. Finally, he is a true pioneer of the game and was instrumental in helping to popularize poker in the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Longworth, Texas, the USA in 1933 he grew up as the son of a sharecropper and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $5,000 Deuce to Seven Lowball event. He won the WSOP Main Event twice, in 1976 and 1977. In 2005, he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. In 1979, Brunson published the book Super System: A Course in Power Poker, which is considered the most influential work ever written.

3.   Johnny Chan 

      Johnny Chan is a retired Chinese-American professional poker player. He has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, including the 1987 and 1988 World Series of Poker Main Events. He is a two-time inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. Originally from Guangzhou, China, he immigrated to the United States with his family when he was nine years old. He began playing poker in college, and after graduation, he turned professional. He has made numerous television appearances, including on the popular poker show High Stakes Poker. His ability to get a good read of his opponents and his experience in the world of Poker makes him one of the best poker players in the world.

4.   Sam Farha

      He is a professional poker player from Lebanon. He is known for his appearances on television shows such as High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark. With an impressive resume in poker tournaments, he has won three World Series of Poker bracelets and has made it to the final table of the WSOP Main Event on two occasions. In addition to his tournament success, Farha is also considered to be a great cash game player. He has won millions of dollars playing in high-stakes cash games and is considered to be one of the best heads-up players in the world. In addition, he is considered to be a great teacher and ambassador for the game of poker. He has written a best-selling poker book and has made numerous appearances on television and in the media. He is also a founding member of the Board of Directors for the Poker Players Alliance.

5.   Phil Hellmuth 

      Known for his temperamental "poker face" and sometimes aggressive play, Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player who has won a record fourteen World Series of Poker bracelets. He has also won over $21 million in live tournament earnings. Hellmuth is also known for his strong mental game and his ability to read opponents. Currently, he is ranked as the number one player in the world.

Summing up!

The game of poker is a very popular and interesting game that has existed for many years. All these players didn’t become the best in the world in a day. Years and years of practice and dedication to the game made these players unique. Cash games and tournaments help you to play more games and gain as much experience as you can. Poker tournaments are held in many different places all around the world, and one of the most famous poker tournaments is the World Series of Poker. The World Series of Poker is a tournament that is held every year, and there have been several winners of this tournament. It’s all about finding your own style, strategical methods to win the games and moreover the will to keep playing and learning along the way. Overnight success is a myth and if you want to bag the title of a professional player you need to inculcate certain tips and tricks in every game that you play.