The Year Biggest Winners
1. Linus Loeliger (LLinusLLove)
Linus Loeliger, widely known online as “LLinusLLove,” has long been regarded as one of the most technically advanced and profitable cash game players in poker history. Unlike many high-profile tournament pros, Loeliger built his reputation crushing nosebleed-stakes No-Limit Hold’em cash games on platforms like PokerStars and GGPoker, where he has consistently battled the toughest opposition in the world. Over the years, public tracking sites have recorded over $2 million in verified profits on PokerStars alone at stakes of NL50 and higher, with industry insiders estimating his total online cash game winnings to be well over $5 million when factoring in untracked results and private action.
Though primarily a cash game specialist, Loeliger has also proven himself on the tournament circuit, highlighted by a $3.9 million runner-up finish at the $200,000 Triton Invitational in 2022 and victories like the Poker Masters Online $50K Main Event in 2020 for $1.1 million. As of 2025, his live tournament earnings exceed $12 million, but it is his cash game prowess that cements his status as one of poker’s most feared players. While detailed figures for 2025 cash game results remain private, Loeliger is widely believed to have added seven-figure profits this year alone, continuing his reign at the highest stakes and reinforcing his reputation as a legend of the online poker era.
2. Peter 2kk (peterdouble2k)
Known in the online world by the nickname “peterKK” or “peterdouble2K” this is a somewhat skeptical case, as this player faced serious accusations in the year 2024 for hacking several online poker rooms. This player was accused of having the ability to see his opponents cards. As of today, these suspicions have not been proven, and the final destination of his withdrawals amounting to several million dollars from the poker rooms remains unknown (exact amount has not been published). It is estimated that from the beginning of his career up to 2025, he has earned approximately 20 million dollars.
After the legal proceedings he faced, nothing more has been heard about this player, and if he is still playing, he is doing so under a different identity.
3. Michael Mizrachi (thegrind@r)
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the 2025 World Series of Poker, claiming the prestigious $10,000 No‑Limit Hold’em Main Event and walking away with a staggering $10,000,000 first prize. But that wasn’t all—earlier in the series, Mizrachi secured the $50,000 Poker Players Championship, making him the first player ever to win both the Main Event and the Poker Players Championship in the same year. This unprecedented double victory firmly established his dominance in the 2025 WSOP.
As a result of this exceptional run, ESPN reported that Mizrachi surpassed $20 million in career WSOP earnings and $29 million in total career winnings, making him one of the most successful players in WSOP history
4. Adrian Mateos (Amadi_017)
Adrián Mateos, widely known in the poker world as “The Spanish Beast,” continued to reinforce his elite status in 2025. He captured his fifth WSOP bracelet in Event #11, a $3,200 NLH High Roller (a hybrid online-to-live format), earning $253,080. This victory also pushed his total live tournament earnings to over $54 million, ranking him 8th on poker’s all-time money list. While precise totals for 2025 tournament earnings aren’t fully published yet, estimates suggest that Mateos has accrued around $2 million in winnings so far this year, drawing from his recent high roller performances and consistent cashes.
5. Viktor Blom (Isildur1)
Viktor Blom, better known by his iconic screen name “Isildur1,” remains one of the most influential figures in online poker history. Rising to fame in 2009 for his fearless approach in nosebleed-stakes cash games, Blom battled legends like Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey, often playing multiple tables of $500/$1,000 No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha simultaneously. His hyper-aggressive style and massive bankroll swings made him an instant legend.
Over the years, Blom has amassed millions in online cash game winnings, with publicly tracked results showing over $3.5 million in PokerStars profits during his peak years and a net positive year of $1.75 million in 2015. While he’s better known for cash games, Blom also proved his tournament skills, winning the 2012 SCOOP Main Event for over $1 million and claiming multiple SCOOP titles.
Although he’s stepped back from the public spotlight in recent years, Blom continues to play selectively at the highest stakes, and his contributions to online poker strategy and culture have cemented him as one of the game’s most influential and exciting players.