Canadian Poker Players: Profiles, Results & Rankings
Bjorn LindbergContent Editor
Last updated on:Sep 30 2026
Profiles, results and career highlights from Canada’s poker scene and the biggest names in the global game.
- Canadian Poker Player Profiles
- Canadian Poker Players to Know
- Canadian Poker Players by Province
- Player Interviews
- Canadian Poker Players FAQ
Canada has produced generations of poker players who have made an impact both at home and on the international tournament circuit. From established champions with decades of results to modern high-stakes regulars and emerging players, Canadians continue to appear deep in major events around the world.
CanadianPoker.com brings those stories together through detailed player profiles, tournament results, career highlights, interviews and the latest news. Use this hub to discover Canadian poker players, follow their biggest results and learn more about the events and poker communities connected to their careers.
Player earnings and rankings can change throughout the year as new tournament results are recorded, so individual profiles are updated as careers develop.
Canadian Poker Player Profiles
Our player profiles go beyond a simple list of cashes. Each profile is designed to give you a clearer picture of the player behind the results, including career highlights, major tournament finishes, notable titles, background information and recent CanadianPoker coverage.
The directory includes established poker professionals, high-stakes tournament regulars and players making an impact on the international circuit. Use the player cards below to explore individual biographies and results.
Daniel Negreanu
Canada
Earnings $60,677,06
Daniel Dvoress
Canada
Earnings 54,038,386
Sam Greenwood
Canada
Earnings $39,407,36
Michael Watson
Canada
Earnings $36,162,97
Jamil Wakil
Canada
Earnings $6,198,188
Peter Chien
Canada
Earnings $1,856,025
Kristen Foxen
Canada
Earnings $19,033,53
Alan Ari Engel
Canada
Earnings $10,041,60
Frédéric Normand
Canada
Earnings $3,473,532
Xuan Liu
Canada
Earnings $3,443,353
Luc Greenwood
Canada
Earnings $9,037,707
Canadian Poker Players to Know
Canada's poker history includes players from several generations and very different parts of the game. Some built their reputations during the poker boom, while others emerged through online poker before moving into today's high roller and international tournament scene.
| Player | Known For |
|---|---|
| Daniel Negreanu | WSOP and WPT champion, Poker Hall of Fame member and one of the most recognisable Canadian players in poker |
| Daniel Dvoress | High-stakes tournament regular with major WSOP, Triton and Super High Roller Bowl results |
| Michael Watson | WSOP bracelet winner, WPT champion and multiple EPT Main Event winner |
| Sam Greenwood | Long-time Canadian high roller with major PCA, Triton and WSOP results |
| Kristen Foxen | Multiple WSOP bracelet winner and one of Canada's leading modern tournament players |
| Xuan Liu | International tournament professional and the first woman to win a Triton Poker title |
The individual profiles contain the deeper career information, while this hub provides the starting point for following Canadian players across different tours and tournament series.
Canadian Poker Players by Province
Canada has produced leading tournament players from several provinces. Explore the provincial poker guides below for local rooms, tournaments and player connections.
Canadian poker has particularly strong connections to Ontario and Quebec, home to major poker communities and many nationally known players. Our guides to Alberta and British Columbia cover two more of the country's largest live poker markets, while New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador provide a closer look at poker across Atlantic Canada.
These provincial guides focus on the local poker environment rather than simply listing professional players. They include poker rooms, tournament information, online availability and developments affecting players in each part of Canada.
How Canadian Poker Player Rankings and Results Work
Poker results can be measured in several different ways, and no single number tells the complete story of a player's career.
Live tournament earnings show recorded prize money from tracked events, but they do not represent profit. Buy-ins, travel expenses, staking arrangements and losses in tournaments where a player did not cash are not deducted from headline career earnings.
Rankings can also move considerably during a season. A player competing regularly in major international events may climb quickly after several deep runs, while someone playing a lighter schedule can fall despite having an established career record.
For that reason, the rankings and earnings displayed on CanadianPoker should be treated as current snapshots rather than permanent career ratings.
Tournament Results and Career Achievements
A player's biggest cash is only one part of a tournament résumé.
CanadianPoker profiles also look at major victories, final tables and accomplishments across series such as the World Series of Poker, World Poker Tour and Triton Poker Series. Success across multiple formats can also be important, particularly for players competing in Pot-Limit Omaha, mixed games and high roller events in addition to No-Limit Hold'em.
Some Canadian players have built careers around large-field tournaments, while others are best known for elite high-stakes fields. The profiles are intended to provide context around those differences instead of ranking players only by one earnings figure.
Canadian Players at the World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker has played a major role in Canadian poker history, with Canadian players winning bracelets across No-Limit Hold'em, Omaha, mixed games and online events.
Players such as Daniel Negreanu, Kristen Foxen, Daniel Dvoress and Michael Watson have all recorded major WSOP accomplishments, while new Canadian bracelet winners and deep runs emerge each summer.
Our World Series of Poker guide covers the broader series, while individual player profiles track career achievements connected to the WSOP.
Canadians on the WPT and Triton Poker Series
Canadian players have also played an important role on the World Poker Tour. Daniel Negreanu and Michael Watson are among Canada's established WPT champions, while newer generations continue to compete in WPT Main Events and high rollers around the world.
The modern high-stakes scene has also made the Triton Poker Series increasingly relevant to Canadian player coverage. Daniel Dvoress, Sam Greenwood, Michael Watson, Kristen Foxen and Xuan Liu are among the Canadian names to have recorded significant results in Triton events.
Follow our World Poker Tour and Triton coverage for tournament-specific information, while this hub remains the central directory for individual Canadian player profiles.
From Online Poker to the Live Circuit
Many successful Canadian poker careers have included both online and live poker.
Online poker has historically allowed Canadian players to compete in large tournament fields, build experience quickly and play against international competition without travelling. Several players represented in this directory developed important parts of their careers online before becoming established names at major live events.
The distinction between an "online player" and a "live player" has become less clear as major tournament professionals regularly compete in both environments.
Following New Canadian Poker Players
This directory is not intended to cover only the biggest career earners.
CanadianPoker also follows players who record notable results in Canadian tournament series, qualify for major international events, win significant online titles or begin to establish themselves on the live circuit.
New profiles can be added as there is enough reliable career information to build something useful. The goal is to develop the player database alongside Canadian poker itself rather than create thin profile pages simply because a name has appeared in one result.
Player Interviews
Follow Canadian Players in Major Events
Follow Canadian poker news for current results, explore our World Series of Poker guide for WSOP coverage, or use the Canadian poker tournament calendar for major events held in Canada.
Canadian players also compete regularly in major international events outside Canada, so our player profiles and news coverage are updated as significant results are recorded throughout the year.
Canadian Poker Players FAQ
- Who are some of the best-known Canadian poker players?
Canada has produced many internationally recognised poker professionals, including Daniel Negreanu, Daniel Dvoress, Michael Watson, Sam Greenwood, Kristen Foxen and Xuan Liu. CanadianPoker maintains individual profiles covering these players and other notable names.
- Who is the most famous Canadian poker player?
Daniel Negreanu is one of the most recognisable Canadian poker players internationally. His career includes multiple WSOP bracelets, WPT titles and induction into the Poker Hall of Fame.
- Are there Canadian professional poker players?
Yes. Canada has produced professional players competing in online poker, live tournaments, high rollers and mixed-game events around the world.
- How are poker player earnings calculated?
Live tournament earnings usually represent recorded prize money from events where a player cashed. They are not the same as profit because tournament buy-ins, travel expenses, staking arrangements and losing entries are generally not deducted.
- Do poker player rankings change?
Yes. Rankings can change as players record new results and older results lose ranking weight. For that reason, rankings displayed on player profiles should be treated as snapshots.
- Where can I find Canadian poker tournament results?
CanadianPoker publishes tournament results through its news coverage and individual player profiles. For events held in Canada, the Canadian poker tournament calendar is the main starting point.
- Does CanadianPoker cover Canadian players outside Canada?
Yes. CanadianPoker follows notable Canadian results at major international series, including the WSOP, WPT and Triton Poker Series, as well as significant online events.
- How can a player be added to CanadianPoker?
Player profiles should be based on a meaningful body of verifiable poker results or other notable contributions to Canadian poker. The aim is to create useful profiles rather than thin pages built from a single tournament result.
