4. Daniel Negreanu

The trailblazing poker player from Canada, Daniel Negreanu, spent his earlier days playing poker on the tables of Toronto before moving to Las Vegas, where he came into his own. 1997 proved his breakthrough year as he went to the World Poker Finals and was named the tournament’s best player for his exploits. One of the most respected figures in the fraternity, Negreanu, has earned over $42 million in live tournament winnings, along with six WSOP bracelets.