One of the most favorite poker game in the world of poker is Texas Holdem. When the companies noticed the increasing popularity of the game, they started making online poker rooms. The rooms acquired a lot of fans and Texas Holdem Players subsequently. They are organizing tournaments where Texas Holdem Players can play their favorite game against some of the best texas holdem players. Such tournaments are World Series Of Poker and World Poker Tour. This are places where you can meet Hollywood stars like Ben Affleck, Jennifer Tilly and many other, playing for fun or participating in charity tournaments.

Some of the greatest texas holdem players that are in the poker area for long years have been winningn World Poker Tour or World Series Of Poker year after year. Some of the big names are Texas Holdem Players like Howard Lederer, who won 2004 WSOP Seven in the money finishes, 2004 PLO Bellagio 5 Star 1st $139k, 2004NLHE Bellagio 5 Star 1st $339k, 2003 Party PokerCaribbean 1st$289k, 2003NLHE Bellagio 5 Star 1st $220k, 2002NLHE WPT Conn 1st $320k, 2001WSOP Lowball 1st $165k and 2000WSOP Omaha8 1st $198k.

Other Texas Holdem Players legend that is still on the poker stage is Amarillo Slim, who has won a total of 4 WSOP bracelets, and over $500,000 won in tournament play. This Texas Holdem player was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1992.

Maybe is not so surprising that there are women among the famous Texas holdem players. Most of them combine the raising of their families with winning poker tournaments. Such great player is Annie Duke, who is top money winner in 2005 WSOP.