Who Is the Richest Professional Poker Player in the World?

As of 2019, the richest professional poker player in the world is estimated to be worth around $100 million. This fortune has been amassed through years of successful playing, both online and offline.

The player in question is not only the richest in the world, but also one of the most successful, with multiple tournament wins and final tables to their name.

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So, who is this mystery player? It is none other than Antonio Esfandiari. Originally from Iran, Esfandiari now resides in Las Vegas and has made a name for himself as one of the best poker players in the world.

His biggest win to date came in 2012, when he took first place at the Big One for One Drop tournament, earning himself a massive $18 million payday.

Since then, Esfandiari has continued to rack up winnings and is now widely considered to be the best high roller tournament player in the world. His skills have earned him millions of dollars in prize money over the years, cementing his place as the richest professional poker player on the planet.