Richest Online Gamblers in the World and Their Net Worth
August 2, 2019 Ken Johnson
Do you want to ger rich quickly? Then gambling is probably your best bet. Whether you are just lucky, or you have what it takes to become a professional player, gambling can change your financial and social status overnight. Thus, we thought it would be nice and inspirational to share with you a few cool facts about the richest gamblers in the world and their stories.
Who Are The Top 3 Richest Online Gamblers
Online gambling, though a relatively new concept, has changed the lives of millions of people around the globe. There are numerous stories of average Joes who have literally become millionaires overnight by playing at online casinos or by placing bets over the internet. Progressive jackpots, high odd bets or just a great night at the poker table, this could easily be your story! So, with no further ado, here are our top 3 richest online gamblers:
- Charlie Carrel – £3 Million: Carrel, who is better known by his online nickname Epiphany77 is one of the many self-made millionaires under the age of 30. Born in Jersey in 1993, he had a rough start and spent some time dealing drugs. His life changed, however, when he found online poker. His first bet was only £10, but soon enough, in September 2006, he found himself winning a tournament of the World Championship of Online Poker and an awesome prize of $60,000. Less than half a year later, in May 2017, he made his first million, by winning the main event at the Spring Championship of Online Poker. He now lives a lavish life in London, actively participating in both live and online tournaments.
- Peter – €11 Million: Thanks to the inherently anonymous nature of online gambling, we only know this lucky fellow’s first name. And when we say lucky, we mean it. In early 2012, this man from Norway was playing just another game of online slots when his fortune smiled upon him. He won an unbelievable sum of well over €11 million which was the jackpot at the time. We couldn’t find any data of anyone managing to top his score, which makes it very likely that Peter still holds the record for the largest amount of money ever won on a slot machine.
- Phil Ivey – Well Over $20 million: Phil Ivey is one of the most well-known online poker players, even though he now plays live events too. He’s been playing since the early 200s, however, he started winning really big after 2007. What we mean by ‘really big’ you may ask. Well, in 2007 he won just a shy under $2 million in a single event. And if you think that this is a lot, he won $7.34 million in 2008, $6.33 million in 2009 and $3 million in 2010. He now has 10 World Poker Series bracelets, has been on 31 final tables and has had 59 money finishes. Just like Charlie Carrel, Ivey now enjoy playing both live and online events, but really kicked off his career by participating in online gambling tournaments.
So, What Are You Waiting For?
As you can see, these are just a few of the hundreds if not thousands of success stories that have come out of the online gambling industry. With dedication and some luck, you can be the next Peter or Phil Ivey. The only thing you have to do is keep playing and not give up. And who knows, one of our next blog articles may be dedicated to your very achievements!
