Who was the greatest poker player ever?

[ginko]

People seem to forget that when Stue won all his tournaments, it was when the field was of 30-300 players.

Its a much greater feat to win a WSOP now then it ever was 20 years ago. Best player ever? Look at the biggest cash game winners and you will find him.

[ConfusedAgain]

Yep, tournament poker is not the place to really judge. Chris Moneymaker - good but not great. Just look at how many all in's to win a tourney, even if you are always 60-40 its not likely you will make it through. Ferguson is known to take even the smallest edges - and very successful. Stu had the right idea in No limit - its not about the cards he is holding - its about what the other players have. (But at $100 Party you probably should know what cards your holding since you might just get called)

[SoSo]

Rouqefort or maybe a well rippened Camembert.

[siegfriedandroy]

it all sounded pretty great, but the ice water is what sealed it for me. ummmmmmmm

[siegfriedandroy]

titos is good, on washington

[EricOF]

Annie Duke.

[Rootabager]

"Special Edition" Mel Judah

[bigt2k4]

c'mon everyone knows it is Matusow, this must be the voting for #2

[J.A.K.]

Chuck Norris...he won a WSOP ME bracelet being dealt only one down card