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Who Has the Most WSOP Bracelets?
Like any sport, poker fans constantly debate who’s the “best player of all time.” One of the most common ways to settle this debate is by ranking players based on their WSOP bracelets. This was generally considered to be an argument-settler for years; after all, the WSOP is poker’s pinnacle tournament series.
While the debate has become more nuanced over the years, factoring in things like cash game performance, longevity, and skill across multiple disciplines, the number of WSOP bracelets continues to be one of the benchmarks players are compared against. Of the hundreds of thousands of players who have competed at the WSOP over the years, these 10 players hold the record for the most bracelet wins.
Current list of the Top 10 WSOP Bracelet Holders
| Place | Player | Country | Bracelets |
| 1st | Phil Hellmuth | United States | 17 |
| 2nd | Phil Ivey | United States | 11 |
| =3rd | Doyle Brunson | United States | 10 |
| =3rd | Johnny Chan | United States | 10 |
| =3rd | Erik Seidel | United States | 10 |
| 6th | Johnny Moss | United States | 9 |
| =7th | Shaun Deeb | United States | 8 |
| =7th | Benny Glaser | United Kingdom | 8 |
| =7th | Michael Mizrachi | United States | 8 |
| =10th | Daniel Negreanu | Canada | 7 |
Top 10 WSOP Bracelet Winners of All Time
In this section, we’ll take a look at the WSOP’s most successful players, covering the events they’ve won and total prize money earned at the World Series of Poker.
The rise of online WSOP events has made bracelet hunting more accessible for poker players, but before you start competing, it’s worth noting that online poker laws vary by state. We recommend checking the status of online poker in your state, as its legality can impact how you participate in major events.
Phil Hellmuth
The top dog of the WSOP, The Poker Brat has 17 bracelets, six more than anyone else, including a Main Event win in both Las Vegas and Europe, the only player in history to have achieved this feat.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $18,215,846
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
| 1989 | $10,000 NLHE World Championship | $755,000 |
| 1992 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | $168,000 |
| 1993 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $161,400 |
| 1993 | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em | $173,000 |
| 1993 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | $138,000 |
| 1997 | $3,000 Pot Limit Hold'em | $204,000 |
| 2001 | $2,000 No Limit Hold'em | $316,550 |
| 2003 | $2,500 Limit Hold'em | $171,400 |
| 2003 | $3,000 No Limit Hold'em | $410,860 |
| 2006 | $1,000 No Limit Hold'em with rebuys | $631,863 |
| 2007 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $637,254 |
| 2012 | $2,500 Seven-Card Razz | $182,793 |
| 2012E | €10,450 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | €1,022,376* |
| 2015 | $10,000 Seven-Card Razz | $271,105 |
| 2018 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em | $485,082 |
| 2021 | $1,500 No Limit 2–7 Lowball Draw | $84,851 |
| 2023 | $10,000 NLHE Super Turbo Bounty | $803,818 |
Here’s The Poker Brat in action winning the 1989 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
Phil Ivey
The enigmatic Phil Ivey has 11 WSOP bracelets, and his proficiency in multiple variants makes him an arguable shout for the “GOAT” of poker. 10 of Ivey’s bracelets come in different disciplines, with the only double coming in the $2,500 and $5,000 PLO events. Among his peers, he’s perhaps the most respected poker player in the world.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $11,047,501
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
| 2000 | $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha | $195,000 |
| 2002 | $2,500 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo | $118,440 |
| 2002 | $2,000 S.H.O.E. | $107,540 |
| 2002 | $1,500 7 Card Stud | $132,000 |
| 2005 | $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha | $635,603 |
| 2009 | $2,500 No-Limit 2–7 Draw Lowball | $96,367 |
| 2009 | $2,500 Omaha Hi/Lo / 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo | $220,538 |
| 2010 | $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. | $329,840 |
| 2013A | A$2,200 Mixed Event | A$51,840* |
| 2014 | $1,500 Eight Game Mix | $166,986 |
| 2024 | $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Champs | $347,440 |
Phil Ivey’s most recent bracelet win came in 2024 when he captured the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship title at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino on the Sin City strip.
Doyle Brunson
Now no longer with us, the Godfather of Poker racked up 10 WSOP bracelets during his career, and was the first player in poker history to win back-to-back WSOP Main Events in 1976 and 1977, both with ten-deuce in the final hand!
Total WSOP Prize Money – $3,050,958
| Year | Tournament | Prize |
| 1976 | $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | $80,250 |
| 1976 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Champs | $230,000 |
| 1977 | $1,000 Seven-Card Stud Split | $62,500 |
| 1977 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Champs | $340,000 |
| 1978 | $5,000 Seven-Card Stud | $68,000 |
| 1979 | $600 Mixed Doubles Seven Card Stud | $4,500 |
| 1991 | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em | $208,000 |
| 1998 | $1,500 Seven-Card Razz | $93,000 |
| 2003 | $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. | $84,080 |
| 2005 | $5,000 NLHE 6-Max | $367,800 |
In 2022, Doyle Brunson appeared at the World Series of Poker for what many knew would be the last time.
Johnny Chan
Johnny Chan is one of poker’s most famous and favorite sons. Known as “The Orient Express,” the Taiwanese-American player won the 1987 and 1988 WSOP Main Events, then fell one place short in 1989 to Phil Hellmuth. The 1st, 1st, 2nd run still remains the all-time best Main Event streak. After his last Main Event win, Johnny won a further 7 bracelets, bringing his total to 10.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $4,628,620
| Year | Tournament | Top Prize |
| 1985 | $1,000 Limit Hold'em | $171,000 |
| 1987 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Champs | $625,000 |
| 1988 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Champs | $700,000 |
| 1994 | $1,500 Seven Card Stud | $135,600 |
| 1997 | $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | $164,250 |
| 2000 | $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha | $178,800 |
| 2002 | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em Match Play | $34,000 |
| 2003 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em | $224,400 |
| 2003 | $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha | $158,100 |
| 2005 | $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em | $303,025 |
Johnny Chan’s appearance in the 1998 movie Rounders is one of the most iconic poker movie moments.
Erik Seidel
One of the most intelligent and perceptive players in poker, Erik Seidel is a legend of the game. Winning his 10th and most recent title in the WSOP Super High Roller event in The Bahamas in 2023, Seidel sealed his position alongside fellow legends Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan. Still an active player in the biggest games, Erik may yet exceed their bracelet total in his lifetime.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $10,174,917
| Year | Tournament | Top Prize |
| 1992 | $2,500 Limit Hold'em | $168,000 |
| 1993 | $2,500 Omaha 8 or Better | $94,000 |
| 1994 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | $210,000 |
| 1998 | $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | $132,700 |
| 2001 | $3,000 No Limit Hold'em | $411,300 |
| 2003 | $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha | $146,100 |
| 2005 | $2,000 No Limit Hold'em | $611,795 |
| 2007 | $5,000 World Championship No-Limit | $538,835 |
| 2021 O | $10,000 Super Million$ High Roller | $977,842 |
| 2023 P | $50,000 Super High Roller | $1,704,400 |
Erik Seidel is best-known by many casual fans for his runner-up finish in 1988 against Johnny Chan, which was heavily featured in Rounders (1998).
Johnny Moss
Widely regarded as one of the founding figures of modern poker, Johnny Moss was a formidable force in the game’s early days. He’s the only three-time WSOP Main Event champion and the winner of the very first bracelet ever awarded at the World Series. A skilled player in multiple games, Moss accumulated 9 bracelets in his poker career.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $834,422
| Year | Tournament | Top Prize |
| 1970 | World Series of Poker World Championship* | n/a |
| 1971 | Limit Ace to 5 Draw | $10,000 |
| 1971 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | $30,000 |
| 1974 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Champs | $160,000 |
| 1975 | $1,000 Seven Card Stud | $44,000 |
| 1976 | $500 Seven Card Stud | $13,000 |
| 1979 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | $48,000 |
| 1981 | $1,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo | $33,500 |
| 1988 | $1,500 Ace to Five Draw | $116,400 |
Here’s how winning at poker looked back in the days of Johnny Moss, the Grand Old Man of Poker.
Shaun Deeb
Having won 8 WSOP bracelets in 10 years, Shaun Deeb is inarguably one of the best modern players in the World Series. Shaun has won a variety of bracelets in the last decade, including PLO, Stud, Hold’em, and Mixed Game events. While known as a spiky personality both on and off the table, his poker prowess does the talking for him.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $14,115,435
| Year | Tournament | Top Prize |
| 2015 | $10,000 Pot Limit Hold'em | $318,857 |
| 2016 | $1,500 Seven Card Stud | $111,101 |
| 2018 | $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha 8-Handed High Roller | $1,402,683 |
| 2018 | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Six Handed Championship | $814,179 |
| 2021 | $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller - 8 Handed | $1,251,860 |
| 2023 | $1,500 Eight-Game Mix - 6 Handed | $198,854 |
| 2025 | $100,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller | $2,957,229 |
| 2025E | €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em GGMillion | €329,000 |
Here’s Shaun breaking down a controversial hand in the $50K PPC back in 2012
Benny Glaser
Another mixed game player on the rise, Benny Glaser won 3 WSOP events in 2025, making him the first player to win 3 mixed-game bracelets in a single series. Those three bracelets have given him a total of 8, making him the most successful European player at the WSOP.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $5,749,511
| Year | Tournament | Top Prize |
| 2015 | $1,500 Triple Draw Lowball (Limit) | $136,215 |
| 2016 | $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better | $244,103 |
| 2016 | $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Champs | $407,194 |
| 2021 | $10,000 Razz Championship | $274,693 |
| 2023 | $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Champs | $311,428 |
| 2025 | $1,500 Dealer's Choice | $150,246 |
| 2025 | $1,500 Mixed Omaha | $258,193 |
| 2025 | $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball | $208,552 |
Here’s Benny talking about his first five bracelets and his success on and off the felt, live and online, with 888poker Ride presenter David Tuchman:
Michael Mizrachi
Arguably the best mixed-game player of all time, Michael Mizrachi has won the $50K PPC a record-breaking four times. In 2025, he became the first player to win the $50K PPC and the WSOP Main Event in the same year, marking one of the most impressive World Series performances of the modern era.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $21,108,097
| Year | Tournament | Top Prize |
| 2010 | $50,000 The Poker Player's Championship | $1,559,046 |
| 2011E | €10,400 No Limit Hold'em (Split Format) | €336,008 |
| 2012 | $50,000 The Poker Player's Championship | $1,451,527 |
| 2018 | $50,000 The Poker Player's Championship | $1,239,126 |
| 2019 | $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better | $142,801 |
| 2024 | $888 No Limit Hold'em - Crazy 8's Encore | $108,815 |
| 2025 | $50,000 The Poker Player's Championship | $1,331,322 |
| 2025 | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | $10,000,000 |
Here’s how Mizrachi closed out his incredible Main Event win:
Daniel Negreanu
The only Canadian in the top 10, Kid Poker won his first gold bracelet way back in 1998 in Pot Limit Hold’em. Between ’98 and 2013, Negreanu totaled six bracelets, but it took him another 11 years to win his seventh, the $50k Poker Players Championship, which earned him a $1.1 million payday.
Total WSOP Prize Money – $25,943,564
| Year | Tournament | Top Prize |
| 1998 | $2,000 Pot Limit Hold'em | $169,460 |
| 2003 | $2,000 S.H.O.E. | $100,440 |
| 2004 | $2,000 Limit Hold'em | $169,100 |
| 2008 | $2,000 Limit Hold'em | $204,874 |
| 2013A | A$10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | A$1,038,825* |
| 2013E | €25,600 High Roller No Limit Hold'em | €725,000 |
| 2024 | $50,000 Poker Players Championship | $1,178,703 |
Here’s how Daniel Negreanu celebrated his latest bracelet win in Las Vegas, his first in Sin City for over a decade.
Are WSOP Bracelets Still the Ultimate Poker Goal?
While the WSOP is often a benchmark for poker success, is the number of WSOP bracelets any player wins an accurate barometer of success?
Like the Poker Hall of Fame stipulations for induction, modern poker prestige dictates that mastery in multiple formats, including cash games, is important. Some players, such as Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius, have prioritized cash games over tournaments in general for many years, but may have won even more than the players on our list.
The truth is that while bracelets matter, they’re not the whole story, merely the most glittering chapter of many poker players’ careers. WSOP events reflect a player’s skill at the time of that event, and perhaps multiple wins demonstrate longevity to their game.
While these lead to plaudits that boost each poker legend’s legacy, the evolution of the WSOP, from a handful of bracelet events to over 100 in the present day, has diluted the attraction.
WSOP bracelet wins still captivate fans on the rail and players at the felt, especially when real money poker prizes and six-figure payouts are on the line. But they are no longer the only major events that make poker peers sit up and take notice.
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