Greg Raymer's Vital Stats:
Greg Raymer was born in Lansing, Michigan in June of 1964. In 2004, he won the main event of the World Series of Poker, winning 5 million dollars, the most ever won in a tournament at that time. He lives in Stonnington, Connecticut with his wife, Cheryl, and their daughter.
Greg Raymer was born in Lansing, Michigan in June of 1964. In 2004, he won the main event of the World Series of Poker, winning 5 million dollars, the most ever won in a tournament at that time. He lives in Stonnington, Connecticut with his wife, Cheryl, and their daughter.
Greg Raymer's Poker Nickname:
"Fossilman" for the fossils he collects and keeps with him at the table.
"Fossilman" for the fossils he collects and keeps with him at the table.
Greg Raymer’s Beginnings:
Greg Raymer really got into poker when he moved to Connecticut in 1999 and was close to Foxwoods Resorts and its poker room.
Greg Raymer really got into poker when he moved to Connecticut in 1999 and was close to Foxwoods Resorts and its poker room.
Greg Raymer's Favorite Poker Game:
No Limit Texas Hold'em
No Limit Texas Hold'em
Greg Raymer at Tournaments:
Greg Raymer won his entry to the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event through an online satellite at Pokerstars.com, making him the second WSOP winner in a row that came from satellites at Poker Stars. He paid $160 to enter the satellite that would lead him to the 5 million dollar prize.
Unlike his predecessor, Chris Moneymaker, however, Raymer had played in brick-and-mortar tournaments before and had won a seven-card stud tournament in 2001.
Greg Raymer won his entry to the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event through an online satellite at Pokerstars.com, making him the second WSOP winner in a row that came from satellites at Poker Stars. He paid $160 to enter the satellite that would lead him to the 5 million dollar prize.
Unlike his predecessor, Chris Moneymaker, however, Raymer had played in brick-and-mortar tournaments before and had won a seven-card stud tournament in 2001.
Greg Raymer on How to Win the World Series of Poker::
"I think the way to win the WSOP is the same for any tournament, and any poker game. You study hard to improve your game, and play each game for itself."
--from Bluff Magazine interview
"I think the way to win the WSOP is the same for any tournament, and any poker game. You study hard to improve your game, and play each game for itself."
--from Bluff Magazine interview
Greg Raymer Trivia:
- Before winning the World Series, Raymer was a patent attorney.
- Raymer bought his trademark lizard-eye 3-D hologram sunglasses at Disneyworld while on a family vacation.
- Raymer made a remarkable showing at the 2005 WSOP, outlasting 99% of the field and finishing in 25th place.
