8. Vanessa Selbst

She might not be the most popular name among poker fans, but Vanessa Selbst is one of the most important names in the industry as the highest-earning female player of all time made a name for herself in a game dominated by the opposite gender. Earning nearly $12,000,000 in live tournament winnings throughout her career along with three WSOP bracelets, she is also the only woman ever to top the rankings on the Global Poker Index.