In 2012, Esfandiari won the largest tournament prize in the history of poker - $18.3 million. This win catapulted him to the top of the all-time money list. His career tournament earnings are just over $23.7 million.

Erik Seidel is currently fifth in all time tournament winnings, with over $17.1 million. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2010.

"Kid Poker", Daniel Negreanu may be the most recognizable face in poker today. He currently has $14.3 million in live tournament winnings and has four WSOP bracelets.

Ivey is one of the few poker players in the world who can beat large field tournaments and the biggest cash games in the world. Some regard him as the most talented poker player of this generation.

Laliberte’s passion extends to poker, and in spite of his vast wealth and business success, he is considered to be a professional poker player as well active both at the biggest live tournaments and at the highest stakes online.