Who are the best former WSOP Main Event champions?

WSOPOne of the most interesting and anticipated aspects of the Main Event is keeping an eye on the performance of past champions, no doubt , which are some that have been done better than others. But… Who has the most ITMs?

Every year the question arises how these exceptional players will fare in their quest for glory. Some went on to play consistently in the tournament, while others left the poker world after reaching their peak.

Being able to say who is the best former main event winner is a tall order. Establishing a single standard by which to measure them could become an endless discussion. However, considering how many times they’ve cashed in on the event in the years since their dedication, it’s likely to give you some clues.

On the other hand, it cannot be overlooked that champions, those who win earlier have more chances to cash in again, and these are of course the names with the most ITMs.

Here are how many times each of these former champions managed to make money in the Main Event after winning, and the exact years since they won.