Johnny Moss was a legendary poker player who was born in 1907 and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. He was a World Series of Poker champion and popularized the game through his battles with Nick the Greek. He had a net worth of $13 million at the time of his death.
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
in 1979. Moss started playing poker at a young age and quickly gained a reputation for his exceptional skills and strategic playing style. Throughout his career, he won numerous prestigious poker tournaments, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event three times. Known for his calm demeanor and ability to read opponents, Moss became a true icon in the poker world. Even after his passing in 1995, his legacy continued to grow, and his net worth reached an impressive $13 million by 2024, solidifying his place as one of the wealthiest and most respected poker players of all time.
About
Poker Hall of Fame player and legendary World Seres of Poker champion popularized the game through his battles with Nick the Greek.
Before Fame
He learned the game of poker from card cheats, which later came in handy as he supervised casino poker games to make sure they were clean.
Trivia
A (possibly apocryphal) story has it that he and Nick the Greek sat near the entrance of the Horseshoe Casino to attract gamblers, with Nick losing $4 million to Moss over the course of 5 months.
Family Life
He was born in Marshall, Texas, and grew up in Dallas.
Associated With
Doyle Brunson, another Texas poker great, won just one more WSOP bracelet than Moss did.
