September 2nd, 2011
Some people just see poker as game of chance. And yes, this people might belong to the chunk of the population that is ignorant of poker.
Poker though is a lore more like the game of chess rather that getting lucky at slot machines. This just means that the more skills you have, the higher your chances of wining. So do not be surprised when you see the same people almost every year on the final table of a poker tournament, these are the best of the best.
We came up with a good list of the top poker players of our generation:
Stu Ungar
Stu might not have as much winnings as the other names you will see on this best poker players list but during the peak of his career, Stu Ungar had no true opponent. He might have the best reading ability and mathematical intelligence to be the best in poker. He was inactive for a few games due to drug addiction.
Doyle Bronson
Also known as Texas Dolly, Doyle Bronson is a legend when talking about poker. He came up with the Super System which is considered as the bible of poker by almost every player or enthusiast of the game.
In terms of winnings, he runs second just behind Helmuth. He has under 40 cashes and 10 WSOP bracelets under his belt.
Phil Ivey
Give it sometime and Phil Ivey might be the greatest of the poker players we have on this list. Most of the elite poker players consider him as the toughest of the opponents on the table today. He has around 42 cash finishes and 8 bracelets from the WSOP.
Johnny Moss
Johnny Moss came before the WSOP or the ESPN and he was considered as the topman of poker during his time. He is among the pioneers of the game and might be the best player of the game if you have to look at a $4 million winning against Nick the Greek during a heads poker back in he 1940s.
Phil Hellmuth
He is famous as the Poker Brat throwing tantrums during a game. Expect this guy to erupt when he loses and when he loses big time. Take away this part of his character and he can be considered as among the best players to conquer tournaments but a lot will say that he is not the best poker of all time. . He has 11 WSOP bracelets.
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January 16th, 2011
When the tough gets going on the poker player, losing control is the worst thing that you can do. If you are not getting the good hands and making the wrong decisions, try to keep your cool. Keeping your composure will benefit your game and your bankroll in the long run.
Prudently dealing with a bad poker beat defines what a good player is. The best poker players can divorce themselves from a very bad going and wait for the poker gods to be at their sides again.
Everyone is prone to questioning their poker skills especially when you are having a long streak of bad luck on the poker table. Sometimes it appears that you can really do nothing about it. Sometimes that is true and you just have to wait until luck smiles again on you. It is about conquering the mental game part of poker. If you want to make it good in poker, having a good control over your temperament can spell a big difference.
What happens when you lose focus and start chuckling too much complaining or when you yell at your computer monitor when you play online. Sounds familiar, eh? Your game will pretty much deteriorate to levels that you cannot even imagine. Losing your temper worsens the situation and you should really find a solution.
You have to know how to conquer your anger. This spells keeping you’re A game turning to your D game. If you are angry, you will not be able to make good decisions.
If you really can not get hold of your temper, then stop playing for a while or play lower stakes. Making it through the bad beat and keeping a steady level of play is your true test of trying to raise your level of play.
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June 9th, 2010
Men Nguyen grabs his 7th bracelet of his career when he ruled event number 10 (7-Card Stud World Championship) at the WSOP this year. This puts him on the 6th all-time tie joining the ranks of Phil Ivey and Billy Baxter.
Nyuyen takes home $394, 800 for this win after an exciting heads up match with Brandon Adams. Everyone thought that there will be a rematch between Vladimir Schmelev and Michael Mizrachi who faced off a week earlier.
Nguyen was able to steal the show with his fearlessness and at one point of the game, playing without even looking at the cards.
Nguyen was even overheard talking to Adams saying he already got six bracelets, and Adams will be famous if he beats the Master on their heads-up match.
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November 28th, 2009
Twan Le and Gus Hansen both make a full house. Twan KNOWS Howard Lederer is hugely strong here and Gus Hansen is sickened by the somewhat weak comments on Twan.
Daniel Negreanu and Erick Lindgren are having fun. ^^
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November 3rd, 2009
Gotta love Phil Ivey. Ivey raises. Daniel Negreanu re-raises light and makes a somewhat silly racial slur. Phil Ivey pushes. Daniel Folds. Ivey returns the favor. Beautiful!
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August 5th, 2009
Tom Dwan is a genius. JC Tran is a donkey. What. A. Read!
SIIHIIICK.
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July 20th, 2009
This hand is legendary because of Tom “durrrr” Dwan‘s look at the end of the hand. He did miss a valueraise here, didn’t he?
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Stu might not have as much winnings as the other names you will see on this best poker players list but during the peak of his career, Stu Ungar had no true opponent. He might have the best reading ability and mathematical intelligence to be the best in poker. He was inactive for a few games due to drug addiction.
Also known as Texas Dolly, Doyle Bronson is a legend when talking about poker. He came up with the Super System which is considered as the bible of poker by almost every player or enthusiast of the game.
Give it sometime and Phil Ivey might be the greatest of the poker players we have on this list. Most of the elite poker players consider him as the toughest of the opponents on the table today. He has around 42 cash finishes and 8 bracelets from the WSOP. 
Johnny Moss came before the WSOP or the ESPN and he was considered as the topman of poker during his time. He is among the pioneers of the game and might be the best player of the game if you have to look at a $4 million winning against Nick the Greek during a heads poker back in he 1940s.
He is famous as the Poker Brat throwing tantrums during a game. Expect this guy to erupt when he loses and when he loses big time. Take away this part of his character and he can be considered as among the best players to conquer tournaments but a lot will say that he is not the best poker of all time. . He has 11 WSOP bracelets. 
