Every month, PokerListings and the tracking service StatName publish a snapshot of the best-performing online cash game players. The September 2026 ranking is now out, and it gives a useful picture of who is winning, at what stakes, and on which sites. It is not a full record of the online poker economy, but it is a rare look at real results from players across the major rooms.
This article breaks down the numbers, explains the methodology and its limits, and looks at what regular cash game players can learn from the leaderboard.
How the ranking works
According to PokerListings, StatName tracks net profit at cash tables. The ranking excludes rakeback, leaderboard rewards, and promotional bonuses. It includes only regular cash tables and leaves out fast-fold tables. StatName data may differ slightly from the numbers on a player's own tracking software because of import inaccuracies, although the article describes the sample sizes as representative.
StatName tracks more than 20 stats across a long list of sites, including GGPoker, WPN, PokerStars, iPoker, Chico, 888poker, PokerBROS, and Winamax. The PokerListings article lists only the top three players at each stake, plus the overall leaders, because the full rankings appear only in images.
Two limitations are worth stating clearly. First, the data covers only players who use the tracker, so the ranking is not a census of all players. Second, a month is a short time in poker. A great month can reflect good variance as much as skill, and a poor month can be bad luck. Treat the numbers as a snapshot, not a verdict.
The ranking by stake
The following table summarises the top performers at the lower and middle stakes, based on the PokerListings report.
| Stake | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL/PL25 | amor609 ($2K) | $$_DACENT_60 ($1.7K) | Laiguana14 ($1.7K, 888poker) |
| NL/PL50 | Schutz21 ($6.7K) | MyBestPokeR ($4K) | Not stated |
| NL/PL100 | coeeeelho ($8.3K) | energyvadym ($7.3K) | Not stated |
| NL/PL200 | Quahrino ($14K) | Tran86 ($9.8K) | Not stated |
| NL/PL500 | Adzman300 ($7.4K, PLO) | i177216 ($7.2K) | Marcos.Lujan ($7K) |
| NL/PL1K | DenverAK888 ($14K) | MoneyforNothin6 ($11K, iPoker PLO) | MotherMiranda ($10K, iPoker) |
A few details stand out. At NL25, six of the 15 players on the list are Omaha regulars, which suggests that pot-limit Omaha is a popular route for grinders at low stakes. At NL50, Schutz21 has moved up stakes through 2026, a sign of a player climbing the ladder. At NL500 and NL1K, several of the leaders are PLO players, including Adzman300 and MoneyforNothin6.
The high-stakes leaders
At higher stakes, the numbers become more volatile because the samples are smaller and each hand carries more weight.
| Limit | Player (Room) | Profit | Hands | Winrate (bb/100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL/PL2K | Michael Weiss (GG) | $24K | 6.7K (NL) | 17.8 |
| NL/PL5K | PeetriTn6 (iPoker) | $29K | 558 (NL) | 89.1 |
| NL/PL10K | omahafyrarolls (WPN) | $37K | 302 (PL) | 122.2 |
The winrates at the top are enormous: 89.1 big blinds per 100 hands for PeetriTn6 over 558 hands and 122.2 for omahafyrarolls over just 302 hands. These numbers should not be taken as sustainable long-term winrates. They reflect small samples in which a few big pots can dominate the result. Michael Weiss's 17.8 bb/100 over 6,700 hands is more representative of a strong high-stakes regular, though it is still a modest sample.
The overall leaders were kingkong30 and DUNICHTGUT, both on ACR Poker, with profits of $75K and $58K respectively. Another player, OxOO, placed 13th with $23K. PokerListings also notes that one nickname linked to Paul Gregg, who has been accused of cheating and superusing, made the overall list, but it does not say which one. Allegations are not proven, and the statement is only that a player linked to the controversy appears in the data.
What the leaderboard tells us
Omaha is a big part of the picture
The PokerListings report points to a strong presence of PLO players across several stakes. Six of the 15 NL25 names are Omaha regulars, and the NL500 and NL1K lists include multiple PLO winners. Omaha games tend to have bigger pots and more postflop decisions, which can create larger edges for strong players but also more variance. If you want to learn the game, start with our Omaha guide and the Hold'em vs Omaha comparison.
Winrates shrink as sample sizes grow
A good rule of thumb is to treat any winrate over a small sample with caution. A 120 bb/100 winrate over 302 hands is a statistical blip. Even the 17.8 bb/100 over 6,700 hands has a wide confidence interval. Serious players use large samples, usually tens of thousands of hands, before drawing conclusions about their play. If you track your own results, use a tool that displays variance, and be patient.
Multiple sites are represented
The list includes players from GGPoker, 888poker, iPoker, WPN, and ACR. That diversity shows that profitable play exists in many ecosystems. It also reminds us that the best site for you depends on your game type, stake, and region. Our cash games page compares the cash game offerings of the sites we review, and the high stakes page covers what to expect at the top tiers.
Rake and rewards matter
The StatName ranking excludes rakeback and promotions, so the true profit for many players is higher than the figures shown. For a regular grinder, rakeback can be the difference between a break-even player and a winner. Our explainer on what is rakeback shows how to calculate it, and the rakeback page lists sites with good deals. Always include rakeback in your own calculations.
What recreational players can learn
You may not play NL10K or even NL1K, but the leaderboard contains lessons for everyone.
- Moving up takes time. Schutz21 has moved up the stakes through 2026. Progression is gradual, and it is based on results and bankroll. Follow the principles in our bankroll management guide.
- Specialise where you have an edge. The strong presence of PLO players suggests that specialisation pays. If you are a hold'em player, consider whether a smaller niche, such as short-handed games or a particular format, offers more opportunity.
- Do not chase hot streaks. Players at the top of the monthly list may not be there next month. Poker is a long-run game.
- Use tracking tools. Tools like StatName, HUDs, and spreadsheets can reveal leaks and strengths. Reviewing your hands against solver outputs can speed up your learning.
Context: a month of scandals and records
The September ranking appears against a backdrop of significant events in online poker. The Paul Gregg superuser scandal, in which the player is accused of seeing opponents' cards for months, has raised questions about integrity. Many players are asking what safeguards exist to protect against cheating. Our safe poker sites guide explains what to look for in a secure site, including security audits, collusion monitoring, and transparent policies.
Final thoughts
The top cash game players of September 2026 show the range of ways to win online: low-stakes Omaha grinders, mid-stakes hold'em regulars, and high-stakes specialists. The numbers are a snapshot, not a ranking of skill. They are a useful reference for what is possible and a reminder of how much variance there is in poker.
If you want to improve your own results, focus on the basics: choose the right stake, keep your bankroll healthy, and review your play. The best players on any leaderboard got there by doing those things consistently over thousands of hands. Visit our poker strategy hub to start your own climb.