The 10 Best Poker Players Who Haven’t Won A WSOP Bracelet

Widely considered one of the greatest online tournament players of all time, Niklas “Lena900” Astedt is a true crusher. With multiple PocketFives Triple Crowns and millions in online earnings, he’s dominated the digital felt. But in 2024, he proved he could do it on poker’s biggest live stage too, finishing 3rd in the WSOP Main Event, earning a career-best $4 million.

• 3rd place in the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $4M
• Multiple online majors and WCOOP titles
• Over $1.5 million in additional WSOP cashes

Despite that breakout live result, the bracelet still remains just out of reach though few players seem closer to snapping the streak in the coming years.

2. Maria Ho

A fan favorite and respected analyst, Maria Ho has been on the WSOP scene since 2005. With more than $2.4 million in WSOP earnings and several deep runs—including 9 top-10 finishes—she’s proven her consistency. But despite the volume and talent, that bracelet still eludes her.

• 80 WSOP cashes
• Frequent presence in both Hold’em and mixed events
• One of the most accomplished female players yet to win gold

Despite being one of poker’s most respected voices and a mainstay on the felt, that elusive bracelet win continues to define her chase.

3. Steve O’Dwyer

With almost $47 million in live earnings, Steve O’Dwyer is one of the most successful tournament players in history. He’s won on nearly every major stage—including EPT and APPT titles—but the WSOP bracelet continues to escape him.

• Minimal WSOP volume, but high-impact presence
• Multiple six-figure finishes
• Potential for a breakthrough at WSOP Europe or high roller events

Even with limited WSOP appearances, his skill and résumé demand attention.

4. CHRISTOPH VOGELSANG

Known for his stoic demeanor and elite heads-up play, Christoph Vogelsang has been a fixture in the super high roller world for years. He’s made several deep WSOP runs, including a close second-place finish in the 2022 $25K Heads-Up Championship.

• 2022 runner-up to Dan Smith in $25K Heads-Up
• Over $40 million in earnings
• Often skips lower buy-ins, limiting his bracelet chances

With his world-class skill set, he remains one of the most dangerous players yet to win WSOP gold.

5. Ben Tollerene

Long known as one of the most feared online players in the world, Ben “Ben86” Tollerene has successfully transitioned into live tournament success in recent years. He’s racked up millions in high roller cashes, including many wins and countless final tables in prestigious events across Triton, PokerGO, WSOP, and EPT series.

• Over $31 million in live earnings
• More active on the Super High Roller circuit
• Consistent threat in both NLHE and PLO formats at WSOP

Tollerene is no longer just an online legend, he’s a full-fledged live tournament crusher who’s long overdue for WSOP gold.

6. Bin Weng

2023’s GPI Player of the Year and breakout tournament star, Bin Weng has quickly become one of poker’s hottest names. Despite winning nearly everything in sight—WPTs, Circuit rings—he hasn’t claimed a bracelet yet.

• Multiple WSOP final tables
• Two-time WSOP Circuit ring winner

Weng’s momentum makes him a top contender to grab his first bracelet sooner rather than later.

7. Matthias Eibinger

One of the most technically gifted tournament players in the world, Matthias Eibinger has quietly built a solid career in high roller circles. With over $24 million in live earnings and more than $3 million in WSOP cashes across 24 events, he’s one of the most accomplished players still chasing a bracelet.

• Over $24M in live earnings
• 24 WSOP cashes totaling $3M+
• Final table runs in $25K+ bracelet events
• One of the most respected minds in the modern high-stakes scene

If results are any indication, it’s not a matter of if Eibinger wins a bracelet, just when.

8. Jeremy Becker

One of the most consistent mid-stakes crushers in recent years, Jeremy Becker burst onto the scene with dozens of tournament wins across Las Vegas daily events and smaller series. He’s been heating up at the WSOP, but the big one still evades him.

• Dozens of live tournament wins
• Deep runs in WSOP $1K and $1.5K fields
• A breakout bracelet feels close

Becker’s volume and momentum suggest it’s only a matter of time.

9. Sean Winter

A longtime fixture in the high-stakes tournament scene, Sean Winter is one of the most respected players on the circuit without a WSOP bracelet. With over $35 million in live earnings, he’s a consistent force in super high roller events and a regular presence at major WSOP final tables.

Winter came painfully close with a runner-up finish at the 2018 WSOP and has continued to post deep runs across formats ever since.

• Over $35 million in live earnings
• Final tables in $50K High Roller, Omaha, and mixed WSOP events
• One of the most consistent performers in big buy-in fields

Winter has the experience, talent, and bankroll to win any event he enters—it’s just a matter of time.

10. PATRIK ANTONIUS

One of the most iconic names in poker, Patrik Antonius has built a legendary reputation through both high-stakes cash games and elite tournament appearances. With nearly $30 million in live tournament earnings, he’s been a mainstay in the poker world for two decades, but a WSOP bracelet has remained out of reach.

• Over $30 million in live earnings
• Final table appearances in multiple bracelet events
• One of the most recognizable pros never to win WSOP gold

Patrik’s name already carries weight in any room but a bracelet would finally complete his Hall of Fame-worthy résumé.

Players Who Haven’t won a WSOP Bracelet

The WSOP bracelet remains one of poker’s most coveted prizes and for these ten players, it’s the one that’s still just out of reach. Whether it’s 2025 in Vegas, at WSOP Europe, or online later this year, any of them could finally join the bracelet club.

Until then, they remain on this list…for now.