Every sport, every game, everything that begets competition has some of the best shine through and garner their own fandom. However, there are a few superstars who have out shined everyone and have pretty much won with amazing frequency. We take a look at some Poker stars. Here are the top 5 poker legends in the world:
1. DAVID EDWARD ‘CHIP’ REESE
Really, with a nickname like ‘Chip’, did you expect him to be bad at the game? Chip had pretty much played all across the world, made millions on the poker table and was regarded as a legend in the poker playing community. He passed away unfortunately, but his legacy continues and Chip is still addressed as the greatest poker player of all time.
2. DOYLE BRUNSON
Brunson is what one would address as a copy-book poker player. He was methodical and extremely due-diligent in his pursuit of a clean victory. Having won multiple World Series of Poker tournaments, his influence on the world of poker is immense. Brunson also authored a number of books on poker and gaming methodologies. Even to this day, Doyle Brunson continues to play and win. Looks like this legend’s love for poker wasn’t a bluff.
3. STU ERROL UNGAR
Stu Ungar’s name is shrouded in infamy and notoriety due to three dreadful Ds – Drugs, Divorce, and Debt. These three factors had drastically brought down this star of the poker table, and took a toll on his personality. Prior to being plagued by problems, Ungar was deemed invincible and practically unbeatable at poker. Having won the world series three times, Ungar was already a superstar. However problems hit and his status took a beating. Ungar recovered though and emerged to play and again. However, his success was short lived as he got back to drugs and died due to a heart condition caused by years of drug abuse.
4. JOHNNY MOSS
Moss, the grand old man of poker, was the first ever winner of the World Series. In the year that followed, with a winner takes all stipulation at the world series, Moss won again, cementing his status at the top of the food chain in the world of poker. Moss continued playing poker till the time he died.
5. PHIL HELLMUTH
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Phil Hellmuth “owns” the game of poker. He has won the World Series a record 14 times. He was only 24 when he won his first world series. Hellmuth has created a number of videos to help budding poker players, has hosted and commentated in various poker related shows, created apps about the game, and published books about it as well. Looks like he really does like giving back to the game that has given him so much.
Note that we haven’t rated these players in any particular order. They are not listed here by any particular benchmarks such as highest earnings either. Opinions are subjective and this is one by our writer. If you think we have missed out on any other legends, write to us at info@intuitgaming.com
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