3. Phil Ivey

One of the most well-known professional gamblers in history is Phil Ivey. He has established himself among the top poker players in the entire globe. Though he started playing professionally aged 20, His use of a forged ID to play poker in Atlantic City casinos as a teenager got him the nickname “No Home Jerome.” Ivey claimed his maiden World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in 2000.

At the age of 38, he went on to become the youngest poker player to win ten WSOP bracelets. Ivey has earned nearly $30 million in live earnings so far. His projected online poker earnings at gambling websites surpass $19 million, demonstrating his prowess there as well. Ivey is also said to be one of the wealthiest gamblers in the world, thanks to his massive winnings.