Is it less impressive when rich guys win a big tournament?

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Last year Phil Gordon made a name for himself on the WPT after doing well in a couple of tournies. It is well-known now that he is super-rich after selling his company for $90 million or so. Some players refuse to give him credit for being a great player because the money doesn't mean anything to him. This attitude of not giving credit to tourney winners who were previously rich have been magnified now that Ben Affleck has won a big tournament. They argue that they can play with no fear knowing their income wont be affected at all - no matter what their loss is. But other players are quick to retort to the critics with the usual "How many big tournies have you won?" comeback. What do you think about this?