Richest Canadian poker players: the 2026 countdown
Amounts mentioned are estimates based on public sources and can vary depending on methodology (income, assets, debt) and update date.
This refresh starts from the Hendon Mob Canada All Time Money List and current player profiles, then converts them into estimated net worth, because gross cashes are not personal wealth: buy-ins, staking, taxes, cash games, sponsorships and investments all matter. Here is the countdown from No. 10 to No. 1.
Methodology
The figures below are editorial orders of magnitude in Canadian dollars. They prioritize numbers already used by Lama Fortune, the Hendon Mob Canada list and current player profiles, then a reasonable estimate of non-tournament income. Hendon Mob-style cashes are gross receipts: they do not deduct buy-ins, swaps, taxes or backing deals.
No. 10 — Ari Engel — ≈ 12 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 12 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : ≈ 9,75 M$ US
Canadian base : Toronto / Las Vegas
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Ari Engel ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 12 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 9 — Sorel Mizzi — ≈ 18 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 18 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : ≈ 14,43 M$ US
Canadian base : Toronto
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Sorel Mizzi
Sorel Mizzi ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 18 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 8 — Mike McDonald — ≈ 22 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 22 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : 13,4 M$ US
Canadian base : Waterloo
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Mike McDonald
Mike McDonald ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 22 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 7 — Jonathan Duhamel — ≈ 28 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 28 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : 18,0 M$ US
Canadian base : Boucherville
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Jonathan Duhamel
Jonathan Duhamel ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 28 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 6 — Kristen Foxen — ≈ 30 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 30 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : ≈ 18.97 M$ US
Canadian base : Toronto / Las Vegas
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Kristen Foxen
Kristen Foxen returns to the top 10 because her documented live cashes now sit around $18.97M and place her fifth on recent Hendon Mob Canada lists. Our ≈ 30 M$ CA estimate adds an order-of-magnitude view of off-table income, brand value and investments.
No. 5 — Michael Watson — ≈ 55 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 55 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : ≈ 38.56 M$ US
Canadian base : St. John’s
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Michael Watson
Michael Watson ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 55 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 4 — Timothy Adams — ≈ 56 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 56 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : 38,9–39,6 M$ US
Canadian base : Burlington
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Timothy Adams
Timothy Adams ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 56 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 3 — Sam Greenwood — ≈ 57 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 57 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : 39,4 M$ US
Canadian base : Toronto
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Sam Greenwood
Sam Greenwood ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 57 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 2 — Daniel Dvoress — ≈ 75 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 75 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : 54,0 M$ US
Canadian base : Mississauga
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Daniel Dvoress
Daniel Dvoress ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 75 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
No. 1 — Daniel Negreanu — ≈ 100 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 100 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : 57,8 M$ US
Canadian base : Toronto
Wealth drivers : high-roller tournaments, cash games, sponsorships, personal brand and investments
Daniel Negreanu
Daniel Negreanu ranks here because documented live cashes tell only part of the story: actual wealth also depends on staking, private games, personal brand value and investments. Our ≈ 100 M$ CA estimate is therefore a net-worth order of magnitude, not a mechanical sum of cashes.
Worth watching outside the top 10
Pascal Lefrançois and Peter Jetten remain important Canadian poker names. Their sections are preserved here because both could re-enter a future wealth ranking depending on high-roller cashes or off-table income. Their estimates now stay below Ari Engel’s No. 10 threshold, so the No. 10→No. 1 countdown matches the displayed net-worth figures.
Pascal Lefrançois — ≈ 11 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 11 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : ≈ 10 M$ US
Pascal Lefrançois
Peter Jetten — ≈ 10 M$ CA
Estimated net worth : ≈ 10 M$ CA
Documented live earnings : 9.5 M$ US
FAQ
Q : Who is the richest Canadian poker player?
A : Daniel Negreanu remains Canada’s No. 1 in our estimate, at roughly CAD $100M thanks to tournaments, sponsorships and media income.
Q : Why does Daniel Dvoress move ahead of Timothy Adams and Sam Greenwood?
A : The update reflects Hendon Mob data showing Dvoress near $54M in live cashes, ahead of Adams and Greenwood, then adds an order-of-magnitude view of off-table income.
Q : Are Hendon Mob cashes the same as net worth?
A : No. They are gross live-tournament cashes and do not deduct buy-ins, pieces sold, swaps, taxes or travel costs.
Q : Why does Kristen Foxen return to the top 10?
A : Hendon Mob now shows her at roughly $18.97M in live cashes and fifth on the current Canadian list. She therefore returns to our wealth top 10 at ≈ 30 M$ CA, while Peter Jetten moves to the watch list because pure live-cash lists can now place Alexander Livingston, Alan/Ari Engel or Mike Leah ahead of him.
Key takeaways
- Daniel Negreanu remains No. 1 with an estimated net worth near CAD $100M.
- Daniel Dvoress moves ahead of Adams and Greenwood thanks to recent high-roller results.
- The article is now a No. 10→No. 1 countdown combining live cashes, sponsorships, cash games and investments.
Editorial methodology
The estimates published by Lama Fortune rely on public sources, media references, and sector comparisons. They are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.
Sources reviewed
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest Canadian poker player?
Daniel Negreanu remains Canada’s No. 1 in our estimate, at roughly CAD $100M thanks to tournaments, sponsorships and media income.
Why does Daniel Dvoress move ahead of Timothy Adams and Sam Greenwood?
The update reflects Hendon Mob data showing Dvoress near $54M in live cashes, ahead of Adams and Greenwood, then adds an order-of-magnitude view of off-table income.
Are Hendon Mob cashes the same as net worth?
No. They are gross live-tournament cashes and do not deduct buy-ins, pieces sold, swaps, taxes or travel costs.
Why does Kristen Foxen return to the top 10?
Hendon Mob now shows her at roughly $18.97M in live cashes and fifth on the current Canadian list, so she returns to our wealth top 10 while Peter Jetten moves to the watch list.