There is no definitive answer to this question as the amount of money won playing poker will vary from person to person, depending on their skill level and luck. However, a few individuals have been able to amass incredible fortunes by playing poker – and here are the three who have come out on top.
1. Phil Ivey – Ivey is a world-renowned poker player and has won more than $22 million playing the game.
His impressive winnings include three WSOP bracelets (the most prestigious award a poker player can win), two World Series of Poker gold bracelets, and a European Poker Tour title.
2. Daniel Negreanu – Another world-class poker player, Negreanu has amassed more than $27 million in winnings.
He has won numerous major tournaments, including the WSOP Main Event twice, and the World Series of Poker five times.
3. Chris Moneymaker – Moneymaker is another world-class poker player who has won more than $22 million playing the game.
He became famous in 2003 when he became the first person ever to win a World Series of Poker Main Event worth over $1 million (a record that still stands).