The Titans of the North: Tracking Canada’s All-Time Money List in 2026

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Canada excels in poker; Daniel Negreanu tops All-Time Money List.
Daniel Dvoress and Sam Greenwood close behind with massive wins.
Upcoming World Series of Poker may reshape top ranks in Canada.

When it comes to global poker supremacy, Canada has long punched above its weight class. As of late February 2026, the updated All-Time Money List for Canada isn’t just a collection of numbers, it’s a record of a decade-long legacy that shows no signs of slowing down.

While the faces at the top are familiar, their bankrolls continue to swell as they transition from young grinders to the elder statesmen of the high-roller circuit.

The "Big Three" Legacy

The hierarchy at the top of the Canadian leaderboard has remained remarkably stable, yet the gap between these elite pros and the rest of the pack continues to widen.

1. Daniel Negreanu ($57.6M+)

"Kid Poker" remains the undisputed king of Canadian poker. His 2024 victory in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for $1.17 million acted as a catalyst for a massive run over the last two years.

As he nears the $60 million milestone, Negreanu isn't just Canada’s #1; he remains a permanent fixture in the global top 10.

2. Daniel Dvoress ($47.1M+)

The Mississauga native has become the gold standard for consistency in the world’s toughest invitationals. Dvoress kicked off February 2026 with a dominant showing at EPT Paris, securing a win in the €25,000 Super High Roller Warm-Up for over $336,000.

His ability to crush both the Triton series and the European circuits has cemented his spot as the heir apparent to the top spot.

3. Sam Greenwood ($39.4M+)

The most successful of the famous poker-playing Greenwood brothers, Sam continues to be a terror in the High Roller fields.

His balanced approach across No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha has kept him safely in the top three, acting as a perennial threat in every $100k+ buy-in event on the calendar.

Canada's Elite Five (Feb 2026)

Rank	Player	Hometown	Total Earnings
1	Daniel Negreanu	Toronto, ON	$57,688,695
2	Daniel Dvoress	Mississauga, ON	$47,175,460
3	Sam Greenwood	Toronto, ON	$39,409,852
4	Timothy Adams	Burlington, ON	$38,150,000*
5	Mike Watson	St. John’s, NL	$37,409,987

*Approximate based on recent PGT results.

Beyond the Trophies: Setting the Benchmark

For the next generation of Canadian "grinders" currently making their way through the mid-stakes at local rooms like Playground or Fallsview, these figures represent more than just wealth. They represent a roadmap.

A regular on the Canadian circuit says:

The longevity of players like Mike Watson and Daniel Negreanu is what inspires the newer crop. They’ve survived the 'poker boom,' the 'solver era,' and the 'high roller era.' It proves that if you adapt, you can stay at the top forever.

With the 2026 World Series of Poker just months away, the Canadian All-Time Money List is poised for even more movement. If Dvoress continues his heater or Watson bags another major title, we could see a total reshuffling of the top five by the end of the year.