Unyielding Records Established by WSOP Likely to Remain Untouched
Poker Legends and Unbreakable Records: The World Series of Poker (WSOP)
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the unbeatable achievements at the WSOP, where records are set and heroism reigns supreme.
Record-Breaking Prodigies
The Kid | Annette Obrestad, the youngest WSOP champion to snatch the title at WSOP Europe in 2007 | 18 years and 358 days old. She shined like a diamond in the rough, leaving other contenders in the dust, but it's now impossible for someone her age to duel in the U.S. due to the legal gambling age. Meanwhile, in Vegas, Steve Billirakis stole the show at the young age of 21 years and 10 days with a win in Event #1 of 2007.With these young guns blazing, it's almost unimaginable to break these records.
King of the Main Event
Boy Wonder | Joe Cada | swept the Main Event in 2009 at age 21 years and 357 days, etching his name in WSOP history.Supplanting Cada's record is like trying to catch a shooting star—it's simply impossible.
Senior Sensations
Mature Marvel | Farbintaj Bonyadi | snatched a bracelet in 2018 in the $1,000 Super Seniors NLH event, aceing the charts as the oldest champion ever at the tender age of 83.
The centenarian Eugene Kadden leapt onto the Main Event stage at 100 years old, setting a new record as the oldest participant ever in 2023.
The Silver Fox | Johnny Moss | established himself atop the poker world when he conquered the Main Event in 1974 at a spry age of 66.Moss's career was like a fine wine, aging gracefully with years of wisdom and experience.
Endurance Champions
Grinding Goliath | The WSOPE Main Event in 2008 hiccupped for 22 hours, enduring 434 hands until champion John Juanda finally claimed the title.
In 2018, John Sin battled tooth and nail for 10 hours and 199 hands before defeating Tony Miles in a nail-biting heads-up faceoff.
Cash Kings and Queens
The Poker maven | Daniel Negreanu | reigns supreme with an astounding 275 cashes under his belt, 7 bracelets, and 64 final table appearances. Roland Israelashvili follows closely with an impressive 252 cashes.
Newcomer Arcady "Kamsky" Zinys, a pro player of Ukrainian origin, brought home a WSOP gold bracelet in 2011 and has since amassed a fortune of over $3.7 million, including over 200 WSOP cashes and 9 WSOP Circuit wins.Kamsky's civic stance—choosing to play the Ukrainian national anthem instead of the American one after win—made waves beyond the poker world.
The Mongoose | Johnnie Chan and Allen Cunningham exhibit remarkable tenacity with 11 cashes in the Main Event, a record yet to be surpassed.
Michelle Shah, an accomplished poker player, set the record for most cashes in a year when she amassed an astounding 49 in 2024.
Money Makers
With immense skills and unmatched dedication, Daniel Negreanu reigns as the WSOP all-time leader in winnings at a staggering $23,572,600. Hot on his heels are Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Hellmuth.
In the single-season sweepstakes, Daniel Weinman captured $12,100,000 for his winning spree in the 2023 Main Event.
Country Conquerors
USA has stood its ground as the leading nation in terms of bracelets, with 1,736 under its belt, dwarfing Canada's 103.The USA also reigns supreme in cashes with 502,221, leaving Canada's 36,583 in the dust.
Poker Legacies
Unstoppable Brothers | Michael and Robert Mizrachi | have pooled together an astounding 11 bracelets between them, a formidable record.
The esteemed Doyle and Todd Brunson | have captured a legendary 11 bracelets in total, but Doyle's 10 dwarf Todd's single win, earning them the title of WSOP's most successful father-son duo.
The Ironclad Hall of Famer | Phil Hellmuth | remains unmatched with 17 bracelets, a record yet to be threatening in the poker world.
Five Decades of Dominance | Hellmuth | has earned bracelets in five different decades: 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s, solidifying his legacy as the quintessential poker king.
The "Four-peat" Challenge | Although nobody has yet claimed four bracelets in a single season, 2025 promises intrigue and excitement as players strive to make history.The stage is set for legends to be born, records to be set on fire, and poker immortality to be claimed.
What about the potential for sports betting and poker in the future?
In 2025, the 'Four-peat' Challenge could shatter records as players aim to win four gold bracelets within a single season, much like the longevity and dominance displayed by poker legends.
Could the youngest sports-betting champion surpass the record set by Steve Billirakis in 2007, bettering his age of 21 years and 10 days?
By the year 2025, casino-and-gambling establishments may host records-breaking events, such as the WSOP, alongside sports betting, creating an unforgettable fusion of records, strategy, and high stakes.
