British poker players: the UK all-time money list and the modern generation
25 players from United Kingdom ranked by live tournament earnings. Each profile lists career figures, notable results and where the player tends to show up.
| # | Player | Hometown | Cashes | Live earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Chidwick | Deal, Kent | — | $79,927,052 |
| 2 | Ben Heath | London | — | $39,237,383 |
| 3 | Sam Trickett | East Retford, Nottinghamshire | — | $21,814,596 |
| 4 | Talal Shakerchi | London | — | $20,218,636 |
| 5 | Sam Grafton | Leamington Spa | — | $15,653,989 |
| 6 | Benny Glaser | Eastleigh | — | $12,874,901 |
| 7 | Chris Moorman | Brighton | — | $11,778,266 |
| 8 | Philip Sternheimer | London | — | $10,624,017 |
| 9 | Richard Gryko | London | — | $10,506,197 |
| 10 | Toby Lewis | Hampshire | — | $10,395,726 |
| 11 | Jack Salter | London | — | $9,772,288 |
| 12 | Charlie Carrel | London | — | $9,614,815 |
| 13 | Robert Cowen | Swansea | — | $8,360,158 |
| 14 | Michael Zhang | Nottingham | — | $8,140,686 |
| 15 | Niall Farrell | Glasgow | — | $7,539,088 |
| 16 | Paul Newey | Tamworth, England (born in Dorset) | — | $6,721,471 |
| 17 | Liv Boeree | London (born in Kent) | — | $6,699,290 |
| 18 | Dave Ulliott | Hull, England | — | $6,235,082 |
| 19 | Jack Sinclair | Tbilisi, Georgia (born in London) | — | $5,871,372 |
| 20 | Barny Boatman | Hendon, London | — | $5,789,350 |
| 21 | Roberto Romanello | Gorseinon, Wales | — | $5,694,097 |
| 22 | Patrick Leonard | Newcastle, England | — | $5,462,911 |
| 23 | Mark Teltscher | London | — | $5,392,908 |
| 24 | Roland de Wolfe | London | — | $5,330,554 |
| 25 | John Eames | London (born in Southport) | — | $5,228,583 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the most successful British poker player?
Stephen Chidwick, from Deal in Kent, by career live tournament earnings — and by a very large margin over the rest of the UK list.
Who are the top British poker players?
By the figures in our records: Stephen Chidwick, then Ben Heath, Sam Trickett, Talal Shakerchi and Sam Grafton. Below the top two the order shifts regularly, because one high-roller result can move a player several places.
Do UK players pay tax on poker winnings?
Gambling winnings are not subject to UK income tax, including for players who play full time. This is general information rather than tax advice, and anyone with an unusual situation should take professional advice.
Is online poker legal in the UK?
Yes. Operators must hold a UK Gambling Commission licence to offer poker to British players, which makes the UK one of the more straightforward markets in the world for a player.
Who were the famous British players of the televised era?
Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott, Barny Boatman of the original Hendon Mob, Roland de Wolfe and Liv Boeree were among the faces that defined British poker on television in the 2000s. All four are still on the UK all-time list.
What is a mixed-game specialist?
A player whose edge is in games other than No Limit Hold'em — Omaha variants, stud games, draw games, usually played as a rotation. Benny Glaser is the best-known British example, with multiple WSOP bracelets in those games.