Phil Ivey
Forty-nine years old and still the most dangerous person at any table he enters, Phil Ivey has built a nine-figure fortune that dwarfs what any public database can confirm.
Forty-nine years old and still the most dangerous person at any table he enters, Phil Ivey has built a nine-figure fortune that dwarfs what any public database can confirm.
Where the $100M comes from
Live tournament poker winnings
Verified live tournament earnings of ~$55M (Hendon Mob) span 25+ years of WSOP, Triton, Aussie Millions and WPT events, forming the most transparent pillar of Ivey's wealth.
$35M35%High-stakes cash games (live)
Ivey's legendary participation in ultra-high-stakes live cash games — including the $16M+ win from Andy Beal, The Big Game at Bellagio, and exclusive Triton side games — is widely cited as his largest single income source.
$40M40%Online poker (cash games & tournaments)
Ivey reportedly won over $19M on Full Tilt Poker alone in online cash games, plus smaller confirmed online tournament earnings tracked by Hendon Mob.
$15M15%Poker business ventures & sponsorships
Ivey has had equity stakes and ambassador deals, including a past ownership interest in Full Tilt Poker and a current WPT Global ambassador role, providing non-playing income.
$7M7%Brand partnerships & media appearances
Recurring appearances on televised poker (High Stakes Poker, Poker After Dark) and endorsement arrangements contribute a smaller but consistent income stream.
$3M3%