Phil Ivey
Often called the "Tiger Woods of Poker," as he dominates high-stakes cash games, online poker, and major live tournaments. He holds 11 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017. What truly sets him apart is his peerless mastery of all poker variations, rather than just Texas Hold'em. Phil Ivey as a teenager started in the Atlantic City card rooms and especially at the Trump Taj Mahal casino.

Death Stare
The "Tiger Woods" Moniker: Earned early in his career for his absolute dominance, intense focus, and for introducing a young, dynamic energy to the game. Wood is known for The Death Stare for staring unblinkingly at opponents for minutes at a time. This piercing gaze allows him to pick up physical tells while remaining entirely unreadable himself.

Winnings
While Ivey historically prioritized cash games over traveling for tournaments, his results in elite events are massive and his live cashes total $55,697,664. He also holds one World Poker Tour title and has reached another 9 WPT final tables. For over two decades, Ivey has been the most feared face in the highest-stakes cash games in Las Vegas, Macao, and Manila.

Online Record-Holder
In the pre-Black Friday era of online poker, Ivey's account on Full Tilt Poker generated over $20 million in profit, making it the most profitable online poker account in history.