Top 6 Professional Gamblers in the UK

Ever wondered who’s really beating the house instead of just bragging about it down the pub on a Tuesday night?

Letting you know from the start that there’s a handful of UK professional gamblers who’ve managed to turn what we call luck into a full-time job. Not your average punters trying their luck. We’re talking masterminds and strategists who’ve got a thing for discipline, analysis, skill, and (my favourite part) nerves of steel.

P.S. This isn’t your guide on how to get rich off gambling. Just a quick behind-the-scenes of professional gamblers who’ve somehow ‘cracked the code’.

Interested? Me too. So let’s get started.

Meet the UK’s Gambling Legends

Did these Brits actually beat the odds? Here are the top 6 professional gamblers in the UK.

#1 Stephen Chidwick

One of the sharpest professional gamblers you’ll see in the UK. Straight up, poker legend.

The guy’s been playing online and live poker tables for years now (even if he’s still young, born in 1989), and managed to make a name for himself due to his calculated and unbothered style. If you follow some of his games, you’ll notice that he literally shows skill in full action.

Stephen makes a living from live tournaments, high-stakes events, and online games, which supposedly brought him over £25 million. Chidwick obviously plays the long game.

The takeaway here is simple. Stephen is quiet but focused, very analytical, and a fast thinker. And you’ve got it all wrong if you’re picturing a flashy pro player. If anything, he’s chasing edges without getting reckless.

I guess this is when being modest outside the felt pays off at the table.

#2 Chris Moorman

If you’re serious about online gambling in the UK, chances are you’ve heard about Chris Moorman, and not a single time. Born in 1989, Chris built his reputation all by himself. What’s more, he was among the first to jump into professional online poker.

His full-time grind is online and live poker tournaments, where he’s won over £14 million, after years of studying poker theory and building strategies. Not bad for a career that started with a laptop and a good internet connection.

Like his pal, Stephen, Moorman is a highly calculated player. The art of keeping his emotions in check? Seriously, amazes me to this day.

By the way, he’s very approachable and keeps it grounded when you meet him in person.

#3 Sam Trickett

Another pro poker player, another professional gambler legend.

Sam will make even pros sit and take notes. Born in 1986, he comes from Cambridge. But the most exciting part is that he climbed all the way to the top by actually learning the ropes and improving his ability to read other players, way ahead. His biggest highlight is the super-quick switch from casual poker tables to major events.

Sam’s also known for his participation in private high-stakes poker games, with millions at stake. And here’s when the numbers enter the chat: Sam has racked up a little bit over £15 million in poker tournaments. He’s best known for the 2nd place in the Big One for One Drop, where he won over $10 million.

Just so you know, Sam is far from just a number nerd. He behaves very cool under pressure and has an amazing instinct. But just like other professional gamblers, he’s very down-to-earth outside the game. I really like this about professional players.

#4 Liv Boeree

Or else known as the Poker Queen. She proved that it’s not mandatory to be a man to have the same success as a professional gambler.

Liv is a professional poker player and the only female to win both an European Poker Tour event and a WSOP (World Series of Poker) bracelet.

Where do I start? So, Liv was born in 1984. She’s also known as a science communicator. You can also find her hosting her own podcast.

There’s more. Besides her passion for poker, she’s a philanthropist. Well, it tells you a lot about a person.

Now, if you’re wondering about achievements, all you need to know is that Liv has won more than £2.5 million, all in live tournaments. And if you ask me, that’s far from being lucky, but a rather good mix of skill, knowing when to do what, and discipline.

As an expert in the field myself, I couldn’t help but mention Liv’s authority in speaking about responsible gambling.

#5 Toby Lewis

Or, the story of how to become a professional gambler in your 20s/30s.

Toby is another professional poker player, born in 1989. You may recognise him for winning at major events. And my major, I obviously mean the WSOP and EPT. His earnings go over £5 million. In live tournaments alone.

Alright, so Toby isn’t your typical pro poker celeb. Yes, he got into the game as a teen. But it took him years to learn, lose, figure out how it all works, and everything else. Hard work pays off, remember?

Like other professional gamblers on the list, he’s known for his discipline. What I like about him the most? His loud yet quiet confidence. I guess a cool mind under pressure and a knack for actually reading opponents are all it takes for a pro to beat the most difficult – psychological side of poker games.

#6 Ben Heath

Lesser-known pro gambler in the UK, but a quite serious high-stakes poker player.

I heard someone saying that the most ‘dangerous’ players are sometimes those you won’t see headlines about, and it just stuck with me.

So, Ben. He was born in 1988 (as you can see, all players on the list are pretty young for the achievements they have).

What makes Ben stand apart is his will to study every single line and hand. And somehow, he just knows when to fold, right before a trap.

He started by juggling day jobs and late-night games, so his popularity was steady, not instant. Ben turned the most casual hobby into a real job. But most importantly, without chasing hype. Plus side, his achievements are no less impressive, and we’re talking over £2 million in winnings at high-stakes events across Europe.

Time for a personality check. Ben is patient, very sceptical, and analytical. Not a loud player, but his persona is respected for a reason in the industry. If anything, he knows how to turn poker into a career from scratch.

The Takeaway…

As you can see, it takes more than passion. It’s not just the money (you could possibly win) that’s at stake, but also the time, learning, work, effort, discipline, and everything else that it takes to train your skills and go against the odds.

As always, stay savvy, friends.