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Ryan Riess
United States
Ryan Riess (born June 21, 1990) is an American professional poker player best known for winning the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event for $8.36 million. He also won a World Poker Tour title in 2017 and has accumulated over $16 million in live tournament earnings. Riess is recognized for his analytical, tight-aggressive style and calm demeanor at the tables.
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Greg Raymer
United States
Greg Raymer, born June 25, 1964, is an American professional poker player best known for winning the 2004 WSOP Main Event for $5 million. A former patent attorney, he earned the nickname 'Fossilman' for using fossil-rimmed glasses and fossil card protectors. With lifetime tournament earnings over $8.3 million, he continues to be a prominent figure in the poker world.
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Qui Nguyen
United States
Qui Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American poker player who won the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event, earning $8,005,310. Born in Vietnam in 1977, he emigrated to the United States in 2001 and worked in a nail salon before moving to Las Vegas in 2007. His aggressive, unorthodox style and dramatic victory from a $1,100 satellite entry made him a fan favorite.
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Matt Berkey
United States
Matt Berkey is an American professional poker player from Leechburg, Pennsylvania, known for high-stakes cash games, an aggressive theory-driven style, and more than $4.7 million in live tournament earnings. He founded the Solve For Why poker training site and the Above The Felt marketing agency, and defeated Nik Airball in a 2023 heads-up grudge match. Berkey has also been a central figure in poker feuds and cheating allegations.
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Ari Engel
Canada
Ari Engel is a Canadian professional poker player known for his record 17 World Series of Poker Circuit rings and four WSOP bracelets. With over $8.9 million in live tournament earnings, his biggest cash came from winning the 2016 Aussie Millions Main Event for $1,120,110.
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Ryan Laplante
United States
Ryan Laplante is an American professional poker player from Brainerd, Minnesota, now residing in Las Vegas, with over $3.5 million in live tournament earnings. He has won a World Series of Poker bracelet and two WSOP Circuit rings, and is known for consistent deep runs in major events including the WPT.
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Tony Dunst
United States
Tony Dunst is an American professional poker player and commentator, best known for his three World Series of Poker bracelets and his role as a host and commentator for the World Poker Tour. With over $4.3 million in live tournament earnings and a runner-up finish in the Aussie Millions main event, he has established himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the poker world.
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David ODB Baker
United States
David 'ODB' Baker is an American professional poker player with four World Series of Poker bracelets and over $8.3 million in live tournament earnings. Known for his expertise in mixed games and aggressive play, he won his first bracelet in 2012 and added a WPT title in 2019.
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