Who Is the Highest Earning Poker Player?

The highest earning poker player is a title that has been held by many over the years. From Doyle Brunson to Phil Ivey, these players have made a killing playing the game they love. But who is the highest earning poker player of all time?

That title goes to Antonio Esfandiari. He is a professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada who has won over $27 million in live tournaments.

PRO TIP:The highest earning poker player in the world is currently Justin Bonomo with a career total of over $45 million in winnings. He has achieved this amount by consistently performing well in high-stakes tournaments and cash games.

In 2012, he won the biggest prize in poker history when he took first place in the Big One for One Drop tournament. He beat out some of the best players in the world, including Sam Trickett and Phil Ivey, to take home the $1 million first place prize.

Since then, Antonio has continued to rack up winnings and is now considered one of the best poker players in the world. He has won three World Series of Poker bracelets and is currently ranked fifth on the all-time money list.

With over $27 million in career earnings, Antonio Esfandiari is undoubtedly the highest earner poker player of all time.