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Barry Greenstein is American and holds United States citizenship.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Barry Greenstein was born on December 30, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Residence (current location)
He currently resides in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA.
Education (institution, specialization)
He holds a degree in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and pursued postgraduate studies toward a Ph.D. in mathematics but did not complete it.
Children (number, ages)
He has children; however, detailed public information about their number or ages is limited.
Year started playing poker
Barry Greenstein started playing poker professionally full-time around 1991.
Age when started playing
He began serious poker involvement in his mid-30s, around age 36.
Year turned professional
1991 is noted as the approximate year Barry transitioned to professional poker.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Barry's first major tournament victory was in 2003, winning Larry Flynt’s Million Dollar Seven-Card Stud tournament for $770,000.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Barry was introduced to card games by his family during childhood; no specific poker mentor is widely documented, though he learned early from family.
First important tournament
Early tournament cashes date to the 1990s, but no singular early first major tournament is specifically highlighted before his 2003 breakthrough.
Main motivation for turning pro
His motivation to turn professional included realizing poker could provide a full-time income and his passion for the game alongside a desire to impact lives positively through philanthropy.
Initial bankroll
Details about his starting bankroll and early financial backing are not publicly documented, a common scenario where professionals start with personal savings or early winnings.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Barry is largely self-taught in poker, using his analytical and mathematical background; he has authored instructional material such as "Ace on the River."
First sponsor/backing
The first known sponsorship was later in his career; no public record of an initial sponsorship deal immediately upon turning professional is available.
Total live tournament winnings
Barry Greenstein has accumulated over $8.7 million in live tournament earnings throughout his career.
Number of tournament wins
He has won 12 major tournament titles.
Number of final tables
Barry has reached 282 final tables in live poker tournaments.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
His largest single tournament win was $1,278,370 at the $10,000 buy-in Jack Binion World Poker Open Main Event in 2004.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Barry Greenstein has won 3 World Series of Poker bracelets in non-Hold'em variants.
WSOP cashes (number)
He has cashed over 70 times at the WSOP.
WSOP final tables
He has made several WSOP final tables, approximately between 6 and 10.
Best WSOP Main Event result
His best WSOP Main Event finish was in the money but not at the final table.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
He has participated but no major $100K+ buy-in super high roller wins are publicly recorded.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Notable high roller wins include the $125,000 Larry Flynt's Million Dollar Stud event.
Online tournament winnings
Online winnings are not prominently documented; his focus is mainly on live poker.
Major online titles
No major online tournament titles are publicly recorded.
Poker team
He was affiliated with Team PokerStars Pro during his sponsorship tenure.
Main cash game limits
Known to play mid to high stakes cash games, including mixed game formats.
Highest stakes played
Played some of the highest stakes live cash games, including the Bellagio "Big Game."
Notable high stakes sessions
Participated in famous high stakes cash sessions with poker legends like Doyle Brunson and Phil Ivey.
"Big Game" participation
Yes, a regular participant in the Bellagio "Big Game."
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Specific cash game profit estimates are not publicly disclosed.
Country ranking
Regarded as a top American poker professional.
All Time Money List position
Positioned within the top 50-100 on the All-Time Money List for tournament earnings.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Not publicly calculable precisely due to incomplete public buy-in data.
Average tournament win
Average cash prize varies widely; notable wins significantly increase his average.
ITM percentage
He has a high in-the-money percentage for a player with an extensive career.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage is strong and above average for a professional of his longevity.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Strongest years include 2003-2005; continues to perform at varied levels annually.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Specializes in No-Limit Hold'em and Mixed Games including Stud and Omaha.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily focuses on live tournaments and high-stakes cash games.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Skilled in both full ring and six-max formats.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Proficient in NLHE, Pot-Limit Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, Razz, and Mixed Games.
Specialization limits
Plays a range of stakes, favoring mid to high stakes.
Online rooms where plays
Mainly known for live play; limited documented online affiliations.
Favorite casinos/locations
Bellagio in Las Vegas is a favored venue.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Tight-aggressive, analytical, and disciplined player.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for calculated bluffing and strategic play, not frequent bluffing.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Utilizes a mathematical and analytical approach combined with intuition.
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to various opponents and game conditions.
Playing strengths
Strong table reading, disciplined play, and multi-format expertise.
GTO strategy usage
Employs Game Theory Optimal strategies alongside experience-based adjustments.
Poker software usage
Uses poker software for off-table study; specific tools not publicly detailed.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured on Poker After Dark (first three seasons), High Stakes Poker (all seasons), and Poker Superstars Invitational.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in all seasons of GSN’s High Stakes Poker.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Appeared on the first three seasons of Poker After Dark.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in various poker documentaries, no single starring role publicly prominent.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Interviewed extensively by PokerNews, CardPlayer, PokerListings, and others.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest on multiple poker podcasts; no personal podcast.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No personal podcast known.
Facebook (account link)
Maintains a Facebook page with moderate engagement.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
Does not have a major personal YouTube poker channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No regular Twitch streaming known.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No known TikTok account.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No widely publicized LinkedIn profile related to poker.
Posting frequency in social media
Posts intermittently on social media focusing on poker and charity.
Type of content in social media
Shares poker strategy insights, reflections, and charity updates.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Formerly sponsored by PokerStars as a Team PokerStars Pro member.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Notably sponsored by PokerStars; no extensive earlier sponsorship documented.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Acted as a PokerStars brand ambassador during sponsorship.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No known personal business ventures outside poker.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No publicly known poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Occasionally offers poker coaching in informal or media formats.
Coaching rates (if public)
No publicly available coaching fees.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Author of "Ace on the River: An Advanced Poker Guide."
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No public affiliate marketing partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise lines.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Authored "Ace on the River" (2005).
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Participated in poker training and masterclass events.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
Delivered masterclasses at poker events.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Provides informal coaching and mentorship.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
Some notable professional students influenced by his teachings.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No major personal educational videos published.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Contributed strategy articles to poker magazines and websites.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No current regular magazine columns known.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Speaker at poker conferences and charity events.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No known scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No known casino conflicts.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No known legal issues.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No significant public disputes.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No known tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No known tax controversies.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Rarely criticized; highly respected.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Professional and constructive when responding.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame in 2011.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Poker Hall of Fame inductee, class of 2011.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Highly respected by peers for skill and philanthropy.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No specific publication awards publicly listed.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Significant tournament wins, philanthropy, and contributions.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Known for philanthropy rather than official records.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Contributed chapter to "Super/System 2"; authored influential poker book.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Actively donates a large portion of winnings to charities like Children, Incorporated.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as “The Robin Hood of Poker” for generosity and ethics.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced philanthropy and professional standards in poker.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2025-07-12 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,979 No-Limit Hold'em Poker Hall of Fame Bounty | $1,979 | 111 | $3,896 | | | |||| 2008-07-01 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Razz | $1,500 | 1 | $157,619 | | | |||| 2005-07-18 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | $1,500 | 1 | $128,505 | | | |||| 2004-07-13 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $10,000 No-Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | $10,000 | 1 | $296,200 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2008-08-03 | Monaco | EPT Grand Final, Monte Carlo | Casino de Monte-Carlo | €10,000 Stars of Poker | €10,000 | 1 | €50,000 | | |
WSOP Europe
No participation recorded
WSOP Circuit events
No participation recorded
WSOP Paradise
No participation recorded
WSOP Online events
No participation recorded
WPT Online series
No participation recorded
WPT500 events
No participation recorded
WPT DeepStacks
No participation recorded
WPT Prime events
No participation recorded
EPT Online events
No participation recorded
EPT National events
No participation recorded
Triton Poker Series
No participation recorded
Super High Roller Series
No participation recorded
Aria High Roller Series
No participation recorded
Bellagio Cup
No participation recorded
PokerGO Cup
No participation recorded
US Poker Open
No participation recorded
Poker Masters
No participation recorded
Macau Millions
No participation recorded
Aussie Millions
No participation recorded
APPT (Asia Pacific Poker Tour)
No participation recorded
LAPT (Latin American Poker Tour)
No participation recorded
Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP)
No participation recorded
UK & Ireland Poker Tour
No participation recorded
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)
No participation recorded
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)
No participation recorded
FTOPS (Full Tilt Online Poker Series)
No participation recorded
partypoker MILLIONS Online
No participation recorded
888poker XL Series
No participation recorded
GGPoker WSOP Online
No participation recorded
Natural8 series
No participation recorded
Winamax series
No participation recorded
Unibet Open Online
No participation recorded
PokerStars Sunday Million
No participation recorded
partypoker Sunday LIVE
No participation recorded
888poker Sunday Challenge
No participation recorded
Borgata tournaments
No participation recorded
Commerce Casino events
No participation recorded
Bicycle Casino tournaments
No participation recorded
Thunder Valley events
No participation recorded
Bay 101 tournaments
No participation recorded
Lucky Chances events
No participation recorded
Venetian tournaments
No participation recorded
Wynn Classic
No participation recorded
Aria tournaments
No participation recorded
Bellagio tournaments
No participation recorded
Caesars events
No participation recorded
Flamingo tournaments
No participation recorded
Golden Nugget tournaments
No participation recorded
Crown Australian Poker Championship
No participation recorded
Star Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Casino de Monte-Carlo tournaments
No participation recorded
Aviation Club de France
No participation recorded
Concord Card Casino events
No participation recorded
Holland Casino tournaments
No participation recorded
Spielbank tournaments
No participation recorded
Campione tournaments
No participation recorded
San Remo tournaments
No participation recorded
Malta Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Cyprus tournaments
No participation recorded
Rozvadov tournaments
No participation recorded
Heads-Up Championships
No participation recorded
Mixed Games Championships
No participation recorded
PLO Championships
No participation recorded
HORSE Championships
No participation recorded
8-Game Mix tournaments
No participation recorded
Short Deck tournaments
No participation recorded
Bounty tournaments
No participation recorded
Turbo tournaments
No participation recorded
Deep Stack events
No participation recorded
Freezeout tournaments
No participation recorded
Re-entry events
No participation recorded
Satellite tournaments
No participation recorded
Spin & Go tournaments
No participation recorded
Celebrity Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Charity poker events
No participation recorded
Media tournaments
No participation recorded
Industry events
No participation recorded
Invitational tournaments
No participation recorded
Exhibition matches
No participation recorded
Poker After Dark
Participated on Poker After Dark Seasons 1-3 in multiple episodes from 2007 onward.
High Stakes Poker
Participated in all seasons of GSN's High Stakes Poker from mid-2000s to early 2010s.
Poker Night in America
No participation recorded
Live at the Bike
No participation recorded
PokerGO events
No participation recorded
ESPN Featured Tables
No participation recorded
Live cash game sessions (documented)
Known for high stakes cash games at Bellagio and other casinos over decades.
High Stakes cash games
Frequent player in the Bellagio "Big Game," involving the highest stakes cash games.
Private game participations
Regular participant in private high stakes games with top pros.
Casino cash game sessions
Regular live casino cash game player, especially in Las Vegas.
Online cash game results
Limited documented online cash game play.
Mixed game cash sessions
Plays mixed stakes and mixed game cash sessions live.
WSOP Circuit stops
No participation recorded
WPT Regional events
No participation recorded
EPT National stops
No participation recorded
Local circuit events
No participation recorded
State championship events
No participation recorded
Regional poker league events
No participation recorded
PokerStars tournaments
Participated in Team PokerStars Pro events during sponsorship.
partypoker events
No participation recorded
888poker tournaments
No participation recorded
GGPoker events
No participation recorded
Natural8 tournaments
No participation recorded
Winamax events
No participation recorded
Unibet tournaments
No participation recorded
iPoker network events
No participation recorded
Other platform results
No participation recordednationality: Barry Greenstein is American and holds United States citizenship.
Occasional tournament commentator and analyst.