Each year, towards the end of the World Series of Poker, one or two players are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
This is a prestigious club of poker players who have successfully competed for many years and earned the respect of the community.
In 2026, the rules changed: each of the 33 Hall of Fame members now has four votes to cast for shortlisted candidates.
This year, the Hall of Fame boasts a diverse group of nonimees:
- Justin Bonomo
- Jason Koon
- Isaac Haxton
- Chris Moorman
- Shaun Deeb
- Scott Seaver
- Mike Matusow
- Isai Scheinberg
To get into the Hall, you only need 22 votes—theoretically, this could yield six new members (though mathematically, it's almost impossible). The winners will be announced during the Main Event final table.
GipsyTeam also has its own Hall of Fame.
We're proud to introduce new players, but we've got to give thanks to our partners at BCPoker for this.
This year, they already helped organize a $10,000 Counter Strike event, exclusive rake races for our players, and now, they've breathed new life into the Hall of Fame.
If you're looking for good lineups and the convenience of browser play, we recommend giving this room a try. More promotions are likely in the future, on top of their Welcome Bonus.
Shaun Deeb
Shaun Deeb is one of the most versatile poker players of our time. Over two decades, he's won nine WSOP bracelets, twice been named World Series of Poker Player of the Year (in 2018 and 2025), and is among the favorites to win the title almost every summer. Deeb is distinguished by his phenomenal work ethic and ability to perform equally well in both low-stakes Hold'em tournaments and high-roller battles in HORSE or 8-Game.
Deeb is known for his uncompromising approach and difficult personality, no less than his results: it's hard to find a professional of his caliber who engages in more heated debates online and in person. The World Series gets a particular beating: in the summer, Deeb's Twitter account becomes a chronicle of organizational errors, where he lambastes the poor performance of dealers and pit bosses, the thoughtless late registration rules, and the behavior of other players. However, even those irritated by his manner of communication acknowledge that many of the problems he highlights are genuine.
Another distinctive trait of Shaun Deeb is his passion for prop bets. Once, Shaun bet $100,000 against Bill Perkins' $1,000,000 that he could reduce his body fat percentage from 40% to 17%. Most considered the bet hopeless, but within a year, he had lost more than 35kg and was so close to his goal that Perkins opted to buy out the bet early, paying $800,000. Deeb himself later said that the main prize for him wasn't the money, but a completely changed lifestyle.
His love of betting doesn't end there: Deeb regularly places dozens of side bets on WSOP results, his own chances of winning Player of the Year, winning bracelets, and much more. It seems he simply can't pass up a positive opportunity—whether it's poker, sports, or his own fitness.
Read ReadPatrick Leonard
Online poker is an extremely competitive field: every year, young and hungry players challenge established professionals. A select few can remain at the top for years, maintaining their competitive edge and playing thousands of tournaments. Patrick Leonard is among these few.
The Englishman from Newcastle discovered poker in 2009 and quickly rose through the ranks from the micro-stakes, now an ambassador for CoinPoker. By the mid-2010s, he was already considered one of the strongest tournament regulars in the world, and in August 2014, he reached the number one spot in the PocketFives rankings for the first time. He has held this position five times in total.
Pads is equally comfortable in Hold'em and less common games, from PLO8 and Stud Hi/Lo to 2-7 Triple Draw. On PokerStars, under the nickname pads1161, he has won 13 WCOOP titles, and in March 2026, he set the all-time SCOOP record by winning two consecutive 8-Game tournaments in one night (he has 29 COOP tournament victories and nearly $20 million in prize money). He also came up with the CoinMasters tournament series on CoinPoker, awarding real silver and gold-plated coins to each winner.
His live poker achievements are more modest. In 2022, he won the World Series of Poker Team Event with future world champion Espen Jorstad, earning US$148,067 and his first bracelet. His best live score was $475,940 for finishing second at the Bellagio Cup in 2017. 2025–2026 were also successful: a victory in the PGT Kickoff for $315,000, several final tables at PokerGO series, and solid results at the WSOP. His live tournament winnings now exceed 5 million.
Read ReadAlan Keating
Alan is one of the most prominent players to grace the poker world in the 2020s. His extremely aggressive and spectacular high-stakes style has earned him the nickname "the most dangerous man in poker," and it's no coincidence—despite often playing at insane VPIPs, Alan is projected to have a combined profit of $6 million for 2025-2026.
The source of his money remains a mystery. In interviews, he often says he grew up in a wealthy family but earned his fortune independently. He has mentioned investing and money management, but poker remained a hobby for a long time. He first appeared in official statistics at the 2007 WSOP, where he finished 102nd in the Main Event and earned $58,570. Since then, he has amassed about two dozen cashes at Hendon Mob, but no cashes: his total winnings do not exceed $250,000.
Keating came into the spotlight after his debut on Hustler Casino Live in April 2022, where he immediately attracted attention with his flamboyant style of play: VPIPs approaching 70, insane bluffs, daring hero calls, and constant pressure on opponents. Since then, he has become a regular on poker shows and, in addition to Hustler Casino Live, is a frequent attendee of Poker After Dark, No Gamble No Future, and other open cash games.
Read ReadGarrett Adelstein
Like many players of his generation, Garrett became interested in poker after Chris Moneymaker's victory. In 2004, when he turned 18, he registered his first account under the nickname GMan—and within a year he was making forays into high-stakes action.
Until 2011, he primarily played online cash games, but after Black Friday, he shifted his focus to live play and became a coach on Galfond's Run It Once project. In 2013, he competed on the American version of Survivor: Cagayan, which significantly expanded his fame beyond poker. Since 2017, Garrett has appeared regularly on the TV shows Live at the Bike and Poker After Dark, where he has established himself as a benchmark live regular, always ready to deliver action: aggressive, deep-stacked play without fear of getting into unusual and high-variance spots.
A memorable episode from the summer of 2016 at the Bellagio, when Garrett found himself at the same 50/100 table with Keating, turned the ordinary session into a frenzy: after a couple of cocktails, players began flipping ever-larger amounts—up to $20,000 per flip. Within a few hours, Adelstein was down $320,000, forcing him to go to the safe for cash. His backpack was gone, so he carried $250,000... in a trash bag he stole from a nearby trash can. He ended on a high note: he won it all back and won $300,000, leaving Keating "halfway down his bankroll."
He gained widespread notoriety in the poker community in 2021–2022 thanks to his appearance on Hustler Casino Live, where the infamous hand with J4o occurred.
After an inexplicable call on jack-high, Garrett accused Robbie Lew of cheating, and she returned half the pot to him. Adelstein took the money, left the stream, and hasn't returned to Hustler Casino since. He later continued to accuse Lew of cheating and published a detailed analysis of the hand on the 2+2 forum. The organizers investigated but found no evidence of cheating.
Adelstein's memoir, Beneath the Cards, is scheduled to be published in September 2026, and he promises to detail his version of events and share stories from his career.
Read ReadEthan "Rampage" Yau
The Hall of Fame's youngest inductee was born in 1997. Before poker, he worked in sales and at a startup, and graduated from college with a degree in Business Management. He began playing professionally and releasing videos on YouTube in the winter of 2018, inspired by other vloggers: Brad Owen, Andrew Neame, and Jonny Vibes.
In 2020, Ethan won his first WSOP bracelet, winning the 500 US No-Limit Hold'em Grande Finale online tournament, streaming the final table on his YouTube channel. Following this victory, Yau no longer limited himself to smaller tournaments, but increasingly played high-stakes series and gradually moved up to high-stakes cash games. Two years later, he won the WPT World Championship High Roller for $25,000, earning a record-breaking $894,240. By mid-2026, he had two WPT titles, two WSOP bracelets, several WSOP-C rings, and nearly $4 million in live tournament winnings.
With his first victories came popularity: the channel quickly amassed hundreds of thousands of subscribers, and Ethan began receiving invitations to Hustler Casino Live, The Lodge Poker Club, and other major shows. Among most poker vloggers, Ethan stands out for his willingness to take risks: while others play the same limits for years, Rampage regularly takes half-bankroll shots (and often loses them). Both big wins and painful losses are chronicled on YouTube, making the channel akin to a series about a poker career—with constant attempts to establish oneself at the high stakes.
As befits a popular YouTuber, Ethan spends his money wisely: earlier this year, he bought an expensive Pokémon trading card—the 2005 Rayquaza Gold Star—for US$340,000. He claims it's not an investment, but rather the fulfillment of a childhood dream.
The summer of 2026 was a story of a spectacular upswing: in the first half of June, Ethan cashed almost 1.5 million, including over 700,000 in a single session. He then switched to MTTs and immediately won his second bracelet. Ethan conquered the 5,000 mixed-format tournament: online play until the final table, then moved to casino play. Five top regs awaited him in the top six, from Nick Schulman to Adrian Mateos, the latter losing heads-up for the first time.
We've added a few others, so look for other heroes in the GipsyTeam Hall of Fame!
