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WSOP Main Event: Highest Number of Cashes
- Players with most cashes in WSOP Main Event
- Highest number of cashes
In this article, we’ll dive into players who have cashed the most number of times in the coveted WSOP Main Event.
Winning the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event defines careers, but consistently cashing in the event highlights extraordinary skill and endurance.
Over decades, numerous players have distinguished themselves not only by winning bracelets but by frequently securing cashes in poker’s most prestigious tournament.
Allen Cunningham – 11 Cashes
Allen Cunningham has consistently been a formidable opponent at the WSOP. He boasts five bracelets, his first coming in 2001 when he won a $5,000 Seven Card Stud event. Cunningham's biggest cash came in the 2006 Main Event, where he finished fourth and took home $3,628,513.
Johnny Chan – 11 Cashes
Johnny Chan is a poker legend, famously depicted in the film "Rounders." Chan is a two-time Main Event champion, winning back-to-back titles in 1987 and 1988. He nearly secured a third consecutive title but finished second to Phil Hellmuth in 1989.
Berry Johnston – 10 Cashes
Berry Johnston is revered for his consistency and longevity in the WSOP. Johnston won the Main Event in 1986, earning a then-impressive $570,000.
Chris Bjorin – 9 Cashes
Swedish pro Chris Bjorin has two WSOP bracelets and numerous final tables to his name. His bracelets came from Pot Limit Omaha events in 1997 and 2000, showcasing his versatility across poker variants.
Doyle Brunson – 9 Cashes
Doyle Brunson, affectionately known as the "Godfather of Poker," is one of poker’s most iconic figures. He is famous for winning back-to-back Main Events in 1976 and 1977. Brunson has 10 WSOP bracelets and remains a powerful figure in poker history.
Humberto Brenes – 9 Cashes
Humberto Brenes, the vibrant Costa Rican pro, is known for his lively personality at the tables. Brenes has earned two bracelets, both in 1993 in Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha, and is widely recognized for his entertaining table antics.
John Esposito – 9 Cashes
John Esposito has maintained steady performances throughout his WSOP career. His career highlight includes winning a bracelet in the 1999 $2,500 Limit Hold'em event.
Aditya Agarwal – 8 Cashes
Representing India prominently on the international poker scene, Agarwal is known for his consistency. His top WSOP performance came in the 2015 Main Event, where he made a deep run, finishing 71st for $96,445.
Bobby Baldwin – 8 Cashes
Bobby Baldwin, another celebrated WSOP champion, won the Main Event in 1978 at just 28 years old, making him the youngest Main Event champion at the time. Baldwin’s legacy in poker also extends to executive roles within the casino industry.
Jason Lester – 8 Cashes
Jason Lester secured his place in poker history by finishing fourth in the 2003 Main Event, earning $440,000. He is known for his skills to navigate large tournament fields.
J.C. Tran – 8 Cashes
J.C. Tran is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, earning bracelets in 2008 and 2009. Tran is known for his solid gameplay and remarkable ability to stay composed under pressure, particularly highlighted by his fifth-place finish in the 2013 Main Event.
Phil Hellmuth – 8 Cashes
Phil Hellmuth aka "Poker Brat," has won a record 17 WSOP bracelets, including the 1989 Main Event, where he became the youngest champion at that time. His dramatic entrances and passionate reactions are trademarks of his WSOP appearances.
Roland Israelashvili – 8 Cashes
Roland Israelashvili, a regular figure in WSOP events, holds the record for the most WSOP Circuit cashes. He was known as the pro with most WSOP cashes without a bracelet. But this changed when Israelashvili grabbed his first WSOP bracelet in November 2024.
Vitaly Lunkin – 8 Cashes
Russian pro Vitaly Lunkin holds two WSOP bracelets, including his notable victory in the $40,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2009 WSOP, earning him $1,891,018.
Players consistently cashing in the WSOP Main Event illustrate extraordinary tournament skills and adaptability. These rankings highlight the players who have managed to finish in the money among the sea of players who register for the highly anticipated tournament of the WSOP.
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