Poker Legends

Check back here often – we want to have a rich list of Poker Player legends. Here are a few to start.

Benny Benion

Benny Benion passed away in 1989, but lives on as a true poker legend. His son has started playing poker as well – and quite succesfully so. Benion's legend lives on especially at the casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. Read on about Benny Benion.

Doyle Brunson

Of all the great names in poker, Doyle Brunson has to be at or near the top of the list. He is one of the last great players from the 1960s and 1970s still knocking them out in tournaments and taking money in cash games. Here is more on Doyle Brunson.

Ted Forrest

Ted Forrest is one of those guys who quietly ascended to legend status in poker over the last 2 decades, but went on to win bracelets and many great cash prizes. Read on about Ted Forrest.

Phil Helmuth

In the minds of many, the world of Phil Helmuth is one of mixed signals. He is undoubtedly a great poker player. However, he makes enemies of others with his emotional outbursts. That’s why they call him the poker brat. Read more about Phil Helmuth.

Johnny Moss

Darling old grandfather? Lethal at the Table? You bet…Read all about Johnny Moss.

Daniel Negreanu

Chip Reese

David "Chip" Reese is one of those players that would qualify as a legend even if he was still around…read more about Chip Reese.

Stu Ungar

Playing Gin, betting horses, doing drugs – certainly a card room genius who died prematurely. Here is the story on Stu Ungar.

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