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Famous Poker Players


Gus Hansen, Doyle Brunson and Joe Hachem are all famous names in the world of poker. We’d like to let you get to know these and other famous poker players even better with our detailed profiles of them. Did you always want to know what exceptional job John Juanda financed his studies with, which poker star scared away burglars by faking a heart attack, why Dave Ulliott threw $ 40,000 in the trash or what music Chris “Jesus” Ferguson likes to listen to the most? On our site you’ll get to know the stars privately and find out what lies close to their hearts, which people are most important in their lives and what they would like to change in the poker scene. We’ve translated numerous poker stars' blogs (online diaries) into English and other languages for you so you can take part in the lives of the professionals, first hand

Of course, we’ve included details about their poker careers as well. You’ll find a list of all the tournament results and prize money each poker star has won – so you’ll always stay informed. Furthermore, you’ll find out how the professionals started playing poker and what high and low points they’ve experienced on their way to the top. Hardly any of them became stars overnight; behind every professional poker career, you’ll find talent and exceptional mathematical and mental abilities as well as a lot of hard work. You have to be made for the life of a professional poker player; you can’t lose your patience when you have a streak of bad luck – this exceptional way of life has to come naturally. Browse through dozens of profiles and get an idea for yourself about these interesting and eccentric personalities and be inspired by poker tips from the pros! Who knows, maybe there’s a poker star in you, too… 

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Gregory Raymer alias "Fossilman"

Last Update: 1. May 2009


Pokerstars
“Many poker players are much too independent in their attitude to do well in modern corporate America.”
Greg about the profession "poker player"
25.06.1964
Minot, US
Cancer
Married
Daughter Sophie
Stonington, US
USA
Degrees in chemistry and biochemistry (Universities of Missouri and Minnesota, Law Degree (Minnesota Law School)
Patent Attorney
Collecting fossils, black jack, golf
...during his time at university in Minnesota
Texas Hold'em
All players who are honest and know how to behave at the poker table, especially Chris Ferguson
"If I can be half the champion Greg Raymer was, I'll be happy. Greg's a good guy who is a consummate professional. He's smart, a gentleman at all times, has his feet on the ground and his priorities right, and gives back to poker." (Joe Hachem)
...he would have tournaments structured in a way that they would minimize luck in order to really prove who the best player is
Uses fossils as card protectors; wears hologram 3D lizard-eye sunglasses during tournaments; won his seat at the WSOP Main Event 2004 through a satellite tournament and got 5 million dollars for his victory

Greg “Fossilman” Raymer

Poker pro Gregory Raymer, one of the best poker players in the world, was born on June 25th, 1964 in Minot, North Dakota. During Greg’s childhood his family moved numerous times. His father retired from the military as an Air Force officer shortly after Greg was born, and the family moved to Lansing, Michigan. When Greg was eleven they moved again, this time to Clearwater, Florida. After spending a couple of years there, they packed up once more and headed to Manchester, Missouri where they settled down for a while so Greg could attend Parkway South High School...

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