2025 was one of the most explosive years in live poker history. WSOP, Triton, EPT, APT, and WSOP Paradise all delivered massive prize pools — and a handful of players consistently capitalized.
Here are the 10 players who earned the most in tournaments during 2025.
1. Jesse Lonis (USA) – $13.33M Lonis topped the chart with relentless volume and deep runs throughout the year. A controversial fold at WSOP Paradise drew criticism, but his overall results showed elite discipline and long-term edge.
2. Kayhan Mokri (Norway) – $13.25M Mokri’s year exploded after mid-season. Big wins at Triton Jeju and a massive score in the $250K Triton Invitational at WSOP Paradise pushed him near the top of the all-time list.
3. Stephen Chidwick (UK) – $12.62M Consistency at the highest stakes remains Chidwick’s trademark. Multiple Triton scores, deep WSOP Paradise runs, and constant final tables kept him firmly in elite territory.
4. Seth Davies (USA) – $12.36M Davies dominated early 2025 with monster performances at WSOP and Triton. His $250K WSOP Super High Roller win was the highlight, even though variance hit late in the year.
5. Ben Tollerene (USA) – $12.01M Tollerene peaked during Triton Montenegro, stacking multiple seven-figure results in a short span. He followed up with steady six-figure cashes across major tours.
6. Aleks Ponakovs (Latvia) – $11.86M Ponakovs saved his biggest moment for last. Winning the $150K Triton Main Event at WSOP Paradise earned him a career-high score and another bracelet.
7. Michael Mizrachi (USA) – $11.46M A historic year. Winning both the $50K Poker Players Championship and the WSOP Main Event led to an instant Poker Hall of Fame induction.
8. Alex Foxen (USA) – $11.26M Volume king. Foxen cashed 50+ times in 2025, including a runner-up finish in the $250K Super High Roller at WSOP.
9. Jason Koon (USA) – $11.12M Koon surged late with deep runs in Las Vegas and WSOP Paradise. Another Triton title added to his already unmatched record on that tour.
10. Artur Martirosyan (Russia) – $11.03M Relentless volume and consistent high-stakes finishes defined Martirosyan’s year. His strongest result came at Triton Jeju, followed by multiple six- and seven-figure cashes.
2025 proved one thing clearly: At the top level, consistency beats everything — and these ten players mastered it.