The world of poker has seen a digital transformation over the past decade, with YouTube playing a pivotal role in bringing the game closer to fans, learners, and enthusiasts around the globe. From nail-biting tournament highlights to insightful strategy tutorials and engaging VLOGs, YouTube’s top channels have curated poker videos that appeals to both seasoned players and newcomers alike.
The chart below showcases the top poker YouTube channels (default sorted by number of subscribers), with content creators who have carved unique niches within the poker landscape. Follow the link to see each channel and subscribe to any that catch your eye!
Poker YouTube Channels
| Current Rank (by Subs) | Channel Name | Channel Link | Videos | Views | Subscribers | Launched In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PokerStars | https://youtube.com/channel/UCGWkDcYbDKP9r--ym28YwAQ | 3,919.00 | 1,180,000,000.00 | 1,670,000.00 | 2006 | |
| Daniel Negreanu | https://youtube.com/channel/UC0w4AA42ItXQEb9aZld87-w | 753.00 | 102,000,000.00 | 767,000.00 | 2006 | |
| Brad Owen | https://youtube.com/channel/UCxYljUelq6VBk4m8dM-7NVA | 293.00 | 167,000,000.00 | 687,000.00 | 2013 | |
| Wolfgang Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCNmJnAkKIn5ce2QLHIKk3aw | 388.00 | 349,000,000.00 | 654,000.00 | 2017 | |
| World Poker Tour | https://youtube.com/channel/UCEUGxpG2rkyJlCvr46PBr6g | 4,477.00 | 290,000,000.00 | 508,000.00 | 2007 | |
| PokerGO | https://youtube.com/channel/UCOPw3R-TUUNqgN2bQyidW2w | 1,822.00 | 280,000,000.00 | 497,000.00 | 2015 | |
| Doug Polk Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCyI7FNTudkyALBh9N7hwI9Q | 621.00 | 153,000,000.00 | 397,000.00 | 2016 | |
| BIG BET POKER LIVE | https://youtube.com/channel/UCvOEO35ieBuL-KdV0fXiuag | 1,478.00 | 128,000,000.00 | 218,000.00 | 2014 | |
| PokerXpress | https://youtube.com/channel/UCEq5sT_BWUN0352xTnfDRDQ | 195.00 | 19,515,491.00 | 213,000.00 | 2006 | |
| GGPoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCJPnb9ricOOYLFSlotSfOng | 1,195.00 | 184,000,000.00 | 210,000.00 | 2016 | |
| Next Gen Poker | https://www.youtube.com/@NextGenPoker | 327.00 | 117,130,040.00 | 202,000.00 | 2020 | |
| Triton Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCpcv404DxfhGYhXgyB9Aoeg | 379.00 | 59,351,054.00 | 190,000.00 | 2018 | |
| Andrew Neeme | https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewNeeme | 406.00 | 45,045,182.00 | 190,000.00 | 2011 | |
| PartyPokerTV | https://youtube.com/channel/UCwsWa65jkbHfvAblmmW_Z-Q | 1,850.00 | 69,910,152.00 | 171,000.00 | 2017 | |
| Jonathan Little - Poker Coaching | https://youtube.com/channel/UCOWqXBOz_hoBtaqwWN_kaQQ | 2,196.00 | 32,727,534.00 | 166,000.00 | 2012 | |
| joeingram1 | https://youtube.com/channel/UCLNWyduFVhxjj0r1tPrE_-A | 874.00 | 65,723,356.00 | 153,000.00 | 2007 | |
| Mariano | https://youtube.com/channel/UCY4DrFDwxH7VaDHCsXzDE_w | 182.00 | 24,646,053.00 | 142,000.00 | 2019 | |
| Lex Veldhuis | https://youtube.com/channel/UCXbZOVqJf4DFzMSJH2heJmw | 906.00 | 41,483,408.00 | 130,000.00 | 2008 | |
| JeffGrossPoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCFopxml91xijXCHoVq5Ai5g | 322.00 | 12,935,507.00 | 118,000.00 | 2015 | |
| The Poker Bank | https://www.youtube.com/@ThePokerBank | 431.00 | 13,414,224.00 | 111,000.00 | 2012 | |
| Ryan Depaulo | https://www.youtube.com/@RyanDepauloDegenerateGambler | 241.00 | 21,497,761.00 | 108,000.00 | 2011 | |
| Raise Your Edge | https://youtube.com/channel/UCEN-gXxV3gi049oJFRi63hA | 522.00 | 15,527,710.00 | 103,000.00 | 2017 | |
| Gripsed Poker Training // Evan Jarvis | https://youtube.com/channel/UCoj67ySCb_tDcTN5tuw-MWg | 480.00 | 9,105,956.00 | 102,000.00 | 2008 | |
| PokerStaples | https://youtube.com/channel/UC7tffpR__YXghv3ypgpE7fg | 1,960.00 | 41,733,386.00 | 97,500.00 | 2014 | |
| Poker Night in America | https://youtube.com/channel/UCGssMuyIO3KNSFFqmBoY8jQ | 761.00 | 68,368,497.00 | 97,200.00 | 2012 | |
| CrushlivePoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VHy2sl-Wbp26KzPjk7N1g | 1,300.00 | 26,089,676.00 | 87,100.00 | 2011 | |
| BlackRain79Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCz63QC4jhu1wbDuV38SMdWg | 506.00 | 11,414,851.00 | 83,100.00 | 2011 | |
| Kmart Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCwVqlec0MucWEEW7_IBnZAw | 515.00 | 18,484,861.00 | 77,800.00 | 2009 | |
| Conscious Poker by Alec Torelli | https://youtube.com/channel/UCGCThbGQdVNe1llymw3-pxQ | 744.00 | 13,641,932.00 | 69,300.00 | 2013 | |
| Team NeverLucky | https://youtube.com/channel/UCfnDEiPDcVikMD-R1zS_lvA | 221.00 | 18,252,796.00 | 68,800.00 | 2014 | |
| pokernews | https://youtube.com/channel/UCSu1ww_wgD0XD66C1ESrIGQ | 3,210.00 | 30,223,036.00 | 64,100.00 | 2007 | |
| bCp - Poker Highlights | https://youtube.com/channel/UCYOc9dxTJrLdvHES9_IAdFw | 55.00 | 611,275.00 | 58,400.00 | 2010 | |
| JNandezPoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCQIWNGKEIHM1B6NKcbKgMEg | 388.00 | 7,925,883.00 | 55,800.00 | 2011 | |
| Lex O Poker | https://www.youtube.com/@lexopoker | 213.00 | 12,000,825.00 | 55,800.00 | 2021 | |
| 1tripz1 Poker Videos | https://youtube.com/channel/UCykOdx1Q14lwyii1-ClOyxw | 69.00 | 3,930,535.00 | 55,400.00 | 2007 | |
| JohnnieVibes | https://www.youtube.com/@JohnnieVibes | 169.00 | 6,811,657.00 | 55,400.00 | 2006 | |
| Phil Galfond | https://www.youtube.com/@PhilGalfond | 372.00 | 6,650,165.00 | 53,500.00 | 2021 | |
| Solve For Why | https://youtube.com/channel/UCfTYOriUd_yOkUUgoDZX71w | 828.00 | 11,078,382.00 | 52,500.00 | 2016 | |
| UpswingPoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCHyxrwq_j4vcReGKd42tWyw | 352.00 | 8,923,195.00 | 52,200.00 | 2015 | |
| Finding Equilibrium | https://youtube.com/channel/UC7aITSUnVsbnaESJe94d-tg | 157.00 | 4,198,388.00 | 46,700.00 | 2019 | |
| Pokercode | https://youtube.com/channel/UCdYiMKmpRpty3ya8oA_NEyg | 426.00 | 4,202,390.00 | 40,500.00 | 2019 | |
| Run It Up | https://youtube.com/channel/UCL9iAgMEC_EsmqxZrNOSHsw | 237.00 | 5,637,711.00 | 38,500.00 | 2011 | |
| Poker Bounty | https://youtube.com/channel/UCp8S85oDVWCHLZZbaUD33mw | 173.00 | 11,557,374.00 | 36,700.00 | 2016 | |
| Ben Deach | https://youtube.com/channel/UCAdRBGTl5kkwZsObQrs8i7Q | 290.00 | 5,159,121.00 | 32,700.00 | 2015 | |
| BBZ Poker Coaching | https://youtube.com/channel/UCJ7gIOWLTcGO6aLlu6Om4Mw | 320.00 | 5,884,538.00 | 32,500.00 | 2019 | |
| The Poker Guys | https://youtube.com/channel/UCzdWmtdNFKd27AcUmwe4ZCA | 719.00 | 6,459,923.00 | 30,200.00 | 2014 | |
| Marle Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCfq_VaveGZ_0lW2labkj2SA | 86.00 | 2,048,358.00 | 29,500.00 | 2011 | |
| Jaime Staples | https://youtube.com/channel/UCTiJxFuhWS1zZSUoHc25mIA | 317.00 | 4,183,875.00 | 25,500.00 | 2016 | |
| Paul Phua Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCWCUuzDPZKeTgjxeq7RDuOQ | 171.00 | 2,488,294.00 | 23,900.00 | 2016 | |
| Run It Once | https://youtube.com/channel/UCs_Zf4zS6x_jsvyBg7FrJnw | 414.00 | 2,176,343.00 | 23,600.00 | 2014 | |
| PokerVIP | https://youtube.com/channel/UCG6lsLyu1BLUDdd8oq88VyQ | 581.00 | 5,125,725.00 | 23,000.00 | 2010 | |
| BluffTheSpot | https://youtube.com/channel/UC7JLC0im_HhvfbSFVsejXeQ | 281.00 | 3,254,249.00 | 22,800.00 | 2016 | |
| Kalipoker TV - Poker Replays | https://youtube.com/channel/UCifaoDc_S2suCHvaa4ulgkQ | 4,224.00 | 8,381,593.00 | 22,700.00 | 2015 | |
| No Limit Gaming | https://youtube.com/channel/UCOPwbgc_2bziVrv1zTQdeFw | 63.00 | 1,276,403.00 | 21,200.00 | 2018 | |
| Matt Vaughan | https://youtube.com/channel/UCZFCWcm05eudgbd-pLD7slQ | 231.00 | 2,818,982.00 | 21,100.00 | 2017 | |
| Saber Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCSntYoUTsA00WVt1bhDou5w | 64.00 | 2,685,513.00 | 16,600.00 | 2019 | |
| CardPlayer | https://youtube.com/channel/UC4EZxC2nBkvR7MakWPbb_oA | 3,487.00 | 11,546,370.00 | 14,900.00 | 2006 | |
| Andrew Lok | https://youtube.com/channel/UCDzizbmvPig8FZWn9wp9xww | 130.00 | 1,847,149.00 | 14,100.00 | 2018 | |
| Nick Eastwood | https://youtube.com/channel/UC2CB3K_PU_7bAShmGM9k5Gg | 348.00 | 7,590,696.00 | 13,900.00 | 2013 | |
| Pokeroff TV | https://youtube.com/channel/UC7PKawNrRrRrvACVk1uhU_w | 462.00 | 11,076,014.00 | 13,600.00 | 2019 | |
| Lexy Gavin-Mather | https://youtube.com/channel/UC2i3aSGRjUe_Q-2Hnd91zgA | 145.00 | 1,531,838.00 | 13,600.00 | 2020 | |
| CzechRaiseCharles | https://youtube.com/channel/UCs-htjZg1NBSQzk3C74sEsA | 100.00 | 1,285,017.00 | 13,200.00 | 2016 | |
| Cash In Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCuwCa3429KJZjuFI8edHDFg | 8.00 | 5,171,256.00 | 12,400.00 | 2012 | |
| Weazel_1991 | https://youtube.com/channel/UC-ZzxLMlzRpi6uKd7tv1CaQ | 222.00 | 3,721,438.00 | 12,200.00 | 2007 | |
| ReadingPokerTells | https://youtube.com/channel/UCx70OWE44EpSGKdyJ1Yg4Rg | 45.00 | 1,752,492.00 | 11,900.00 | 2013 | |
| SmartPokerStudy | https://youtube.com/channel/UCNJqCsJjk8J_GMA6jMwP-0Q | 602.00 | 988,981.00 | 11,900.00 | 2015 | |
| JWIN Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UClWmC8MYFywxFuAKOhLC8Sw | 43.00 | 498,935.00 | 11,800.00 | 2021 | |
| Bigkats Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCBItViFZsopmKSnvSOKsU4A | 908.00 | 7,551,877.00 | 11,000.00 | 2010 | |
| WhyNotAllen Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCjHqApwCts7DX2FHMHLycyA | 109.00 | 1,113,056.00 | 10,700.00 | 2011 | |
| AlvinTeachesPoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCBCGshUA86W61RL0eFySRPA | 67.00 | 636,213.00 | 10,700.00 | 2018 | |
| mynameiskarl | https://youtube.com/channel/UC-urPwhmyMIv8vMcrHJ6dpA | 32.00 | 575,005.00 | 10,400.00 | 2018 | |
| Carrot Corner - Poker Education | https://youtube.com/channel/UCi6SmSLciP0Bvwj69rZ_tfQ | 274.00 | 913,919.00 | 10,300.00 | 2013 | |
| The Mystic Gambler | https://youtube.com/channel/UCW0cYM6OQNDV_WsdjQRCu9w | 47.00 | 2,444,472.00 | 10,100.00 | 2014 | |
| Guerrilla Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCiRGrLm-KWpEVgRYE7ON5ww | 163.00 | 877,409.00 | 9,840.00 | 2007 | |
| Twitch Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCT76-_Xt3Tavpz3Asq7jLYA | 236.00 | 3,696,723.00 | 9,630.00 | 2018 | |
| Governor of Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCklGubzi_zN3YnZr1pkNaOw | 143.00 | 2,881,605.00 | 9,620.00 | 2007 | |
| AutomaticPoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UC6BpjyGTpo6F7ke2UGYWPqg | 203.00 | 1,339,503.00 | 9,200.00 | 2013 | |
| Red Chip Poker | https://www.youtube.com/@RedChipPoker | 219.00 | 837,413.00 | 9,150.00 | 2014 | |
| OP Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UC5ErkNqZPd7poIeDF4riuMg | 169.00 | 1,213,606.00 | 8,000.00 | 2017 | |
| Slow Poker | https://www.youtube.com/@SlowPokerTime | 38.00 | 301,666.00 | 7,520.00 | 2021 | |
| Andreas Froehli Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCJSc-AFm-tqN0bmILTlwKwQ | 259.00 | 1,700,351.00 | 7,010.00 | 2007 | |
| PokerNerve | https://youtube.com/channel/UC_MkXaaelkPOyICX9Ppv3Lw | 139.00 | 662,293.00 | 6,970.00 | 2012 | |
| DramaticDegen | https://youtube.com/channel/UCULj0GQVQIMSGgURRrCvlSw | 134.00 | 897,770.00 | 6,870.00 | 2016 | |
| PokerStars India | https://youtube.com/channel/UCT-825U_XqScQocfSETLxeg | 463.00 | 5,255,879.00 | 6,680.00 | 2018 | |
| Asian Poker Tour | https://youtube.com/channel/UCWAdsUTpkbcdiAV4Rc2UHfg | 105.00 | 331,317.00 | 6,570.00 | 2009 | |
| FarazJaka | https://youtube.com/channel/UC5HcYoQLHa4QT7_kNOyhmGw | 21.00 | 159,550.00 | 6,540.00 | 2008 | |
| Sam Clark Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UC638Yv_ffmyW1nS9LfHS7Sg | 119.00 | 1,639,792.00 | 6,530.00 | 2014 | |
| Smart Spin | https://youtube.com/channel/UCX5Px2RC82EvdRLOkqcF4HQ | 211.00 | 785,959.00 | 5,770.00 | 2015 | |
| POKER films | https://youtube.com/channel/UCLduQO9odEOHc1Q49I8b2hg | 27.00 | 2,454,864.00 | 5,240.00 | 2019 | |
| Runchuks Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCZYSmifCZDCefpEKzSIjraQ | 82.00 | 806,253.00 | 5,160.00 | 2018 | |
| Poker With Riske | https://youtube.com/channel/UCB2J2aKbcY8d5WpssprzvsA | 36.00 | 237,327.00 | 4,960.00 | 2016 | |
| Marty Smith | https://youtube.com/channel/UCFgo9BuaKeNg22iXgRPdg2g | 183.00 | 5,583,105.00 | 4,850.00 | 2006 | |
| Water Boat (gder01) | https://youtube.com/channel/UCUouNXRggYjNExCy5VNgEqg | 55.00 | 2,638,340.00 | 3,960.00 | 2006 | |
| Kenny G Poker Strategy | https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VDO0Rb6Ie5ovc3DWCbQhA | 94.00 | 405,245.00 | 3,640.00 | 2019 | |
| Fedor Holz DE | https://youtube.com/channel/UCCk-p9lPVlmGKB_hVRiT8WA | 4.00 | 56,516.00 | 3,530.00 | 2019 | |
| LAG Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCOrY-hvVr8k_bMYj6LbU4XA | 35.00 | 117,270.00 | 2,940.00 | 2016 | |
| Tournament Poker Edge | https://youtube.com/channel/UCZPL0XsO6-qmdS2Bfoyy4IA | 82.00 | 429,894.00 | 2,830.00 | 2010 | |
| Heartland Poker Tour | https://youtube.com/channel/UCeqxz9aEIGlenr7BkVn90DA | 359.00 | 988,214.00 | 2,750.00 | 2010 | |
| Swiper | https://youtube.com/channel/UC_Hn0ArSIYp2C4qMFgcutOA | 43.00 | 236,587.00 | 2,650.00 | 2015 | |
| EasyPoker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCuT2jY-goMTgkW1XVyiS8zQ | 31.00 | 781,158.00 | 2,460.00 | 2017 | |
| The Chip Race | https://youtube.com/channel/UCtmCSXyQx1K2kaVfUPujESQ | 168.00 | 464,041.00 | 2,380.00 | 2015 | |
| Check Shove Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UCkG6tDT6kSst8WW4J2PXl_Q | 43.00 | 160,116.00 | 2,000.00 | 2015 | |
| PokerSnowie | https://youtube.com/channel/UC4P5wqVBy7eDcG_JBDlq1Mw | 32.00 | 148,674.00 | 1,830.00 | 2013 | |
| Cardmates Poker | https://youtube.com/channel/UC_0oBgs3Er0LJaP6qqQy06A | 56.00 | 431,707.00 | 1,580.00 | 2019 | |
| PokerStrategy KO | https://youtube.com/channel/UC3f1bEBOwYst-L0sQrQyd6Q | 61.00 | 249,162.00 | 1,120.00 | 2012 | |
| Current Rank (by Subs) | Channel Name | Channel Link | Videos | Views | Subscribers | Launched In |
Data last updated in August 2023
The History Of Poker Videos On YouTube
Poker video content on YouTube has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. In the early 2010s, the content was primarily focused on broadcasting full-length professional games, highlights from major poker tournaments, and simple beginner poker strategy. These videos were mostly linear and were designed to be consumed passively.
In the mid-2010s, there was a shift towards more interactive and engaging content. With the rise of online poker, many professionals and enthusiasts started to upload content that included live streaming of their online play, tutorials for various levels of skill, and in-depth analysis of specific hands and strategies. Influenced by the growing popularity of Twitch, these content creators sought to interact with their audience, answering questions and engaging in real-time discussions about strategy.
This shift also coincided with the emergence of YouTube’s algorithms that prioritized watch time and engagement, causing content creators to evolve their strategies to appeal to these metrics. Poker YouTubers began to understand the importance of creating content that could retain viewers’ interest for longer periods, leading to the creation of serialized content, poker VLOGs, and more in-depth analysis pieces. This led to more silver play buttons being handed out and even PokerStars being the first to clear 1 billion views across their videos.
Towards the latter part of the decade, the focus continued to shift towards personalization and community building. The content began to revolve around the personalities of the poker players, their journeys, daily routines, and behind-the-scenes footage. Some content creators started to include content related to poker lifestyle and culture, broadening their appeal to casual fans or those interested in the social aspects of the game.
The integration of higher-quality production, engaging graphics, and collaboration with other creators and influencers also became prominent. There has also been an increased emphasis on leveraging social media and creating an omnichannel presence so viewers can follow and engage with their favorite poker personalities across various platforms.
With the YouTube landscape becoming more competitive, poker content creators today are faced with the challenge of constantly innovating and adapting to keep their content fresh and relevant. They must navigate changes in algorithms, viewer preferences, and the ongoing evolution of the game itself. The increasing professionalization of poker content on YouTube reflects the broader trend of the platform’s evolution from amateur content to more polished, produced material that can cater to diverse and segmented audiences.
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The Best YouTube Channel For Poker #Shorts
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