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It is difficult to gauge the best poker professionals in terms of skill, as some may argue that the amount of bracelets or titles you hold only equates to your skill relative to fields made up largely of amateurs.

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There is no doubt that extracting chips from weaker players is a skill in itself, but the true test has to be when you pit the best in the world against each other. The best poker professionals are not only to be judged by what they achieve on the felt however, as the mark of a true professional is in the way they conduct themselves, and their actions away from the table.

The question of who the best poker professional is, will always be a question with varying opinions. But to me, the best poker professionals have to tick a number of boxes to qualify. Firstly, I would say that to be judged a great poker professional, you have to play with style and ocassionally make plays that really cause people to sit up and take notice. You also must be a very dignified and approachable player away from the table, doing what you can to raise the profile of poker as the wonderful and sociable game that it is.

Certainly you could say that those players who do a lot of charity work behind the scenes are great professionals and ambassadors for poker, but of course this is not compulsory to be considered the best poker professional. Most of all, I think the best poker professionals are those that treat all their opponents with respect, whether they made a terrible or great play against you, and regardless of whether your hand stood up or not. Being respectful, creative in your play, winning against the best, are all key points when looking for the best poker professionals.