8 Outlandish Poker Players Who Won A Fortune

Poker is a game of skill, strategy, and psychology. But sometimes, there are players who take things to a whole new level. These are the outlandish poker players who have made a name for themselves through their eccentricities and their unique approach to the game. Here are the top 10 most outlandish poker players and games. 

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1) Phil Hellmuth

Phil Hellmuth is known as the "Poker Brat" for his outbursts and tantrums at the table. He's a 15-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, but his reputation as a bad loser has made him a controversial figure in the poker world. Hellmuth's antics have included throwing his chips at opponents, berating them for their poor play, and making grand entrances at tournaments. 

2) Mike Matusow

Mike Matusow is another player known for his temper. He's been known to throw tantrums, swear at opponents, and even cry at the table. Matusow's most famous outburst came at the 2005 WSOP Main Event, where he famously shouted "I can dodge bullets, baby!" after making a big bluff. 

3) Daniel Negreanu

Daniel Negreanu is one of the most successful poker players of all time, with six WSOP bracelets and more than $40 million in tournament winnings. But he's also known for his eccentricities, including his love of prop bets. Negreanu has bet on everything from how long it will take for a bird to fly by the window to whether a random person on the street will know who he is. 

4) Gus Hansen

Gus Hansen is a Danish poker player known for his aggressive style and his willingness to take big risks. He's won three World Poker Tour (WPT) titles and more than $10 million in tournament winnings. Hansen is also known for his love of prop bets, including one where he had to play an entire tournament blindfolded. 

5) Phil Laak

Phil Laak is known as the "Unabomber" for his habit of wearing a hoodie and sunglasses at the table. He's also known for his love of prop bets and his willingness to do almost anything for a laugh. Laak once spent 115 hours straight at the poker table, setting a Guinness World Record in the process. 

6) Tom Dwan

Tom Dwan, also known as "durrrr," is a young poker pro known for his aggressive style and his willingness to play in the highest stakes games. Dwan has won millions playing online poker, and he's also known for his love of prop bets. He once bet that he could do 1,000 push-ups in an hour and won $1.2 million on the bet. 

7) Antonio Esfandiari

Antonio Esfandiari is a former professional magician who turned to poker and found great success. He's won three WSOP bracelets and more than $27 million in tournament winnings. Esfandiari is also known for his love of prop bets, including one where he had to lunge everywhere he went for 48 hours. 

8) Vanessa Selbst

Vanessa Selbst is one of the most successful female poker players of all time, with three WSOP bracelets and more than $11 million in tournament winnings. She's also known for her aggressive style and her willingness to take big risks. Selbst is also openly gay, making her a pioneer for LGBTQ representation in the poker world.