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Revision as of 08:28, 8 February 2009
| Barry Greenstein | |
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 Barry Greenstein in the 2006 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | The Robin Hood of Poker, The Bear |
| Residence | Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 37 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 22nd, 1992 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 2(+2) |
| Final table(s) | 5(+2) |
| Money finish(es) | 19 |
Barry Greenstein (born December 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional poker player. He was exposed to poker at a young age by his father. After graduating from Bogan High School,[1] he earned a bachelor degree in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He studied for a PhD in mathematics, but never defended his completed dissertation. He worked for Symantec until retiring in 1991 at age 36 when he went back to playing poker full time.[2] Greenstein has two children and four stepchildren, and resides in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. His stepson, Joe Sebok, with whom he started PokerRoad, a poker strategy and entertainment website, is also a professional poker player.
In 2005, Greenstein wrote a book titled Ace on the River. Tuan Le, a WPT Season 3 champion, claims that book showed him how to succeed on the poker circuit. Greenstein is known for giving away a free copy of his book to the player who eliminates him in a tournament, including his autograph and details of the hand. Greenstein taught former girlfriend Mimi Tran how to play poker in exchange for her teaching him how to speak Vietnamese. He also plays online at PokerStars, under the alias "barryg1" and is a member of the cardroom's Team PokerStars.
He was also bet $10,000 by the 2+2 Poker Forums to say "lol donkaments" on an episode of High Stakes Poker, which he did after winning a hand against Erick Lindgren. After the initial $10,000, he also received a further $45,000 in donations from other charitable poker players who were amused by the bet. [3]
Tournament play
Greenstein has appeared in each of the first three series of Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament and all five seasons of the GSN series High Stakes Poker. He has also appeared in the first three seasons of the late night series Poker After Dark on NBC.
Greenstein has also won two World Poker Tour (WPT) titles:
- Fifth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open ($1,278,370)
- 2006 WPT Invitational at the Commerce Casino ($100,000)
And two other WPT titles in special events:
- WPT Father and Sons Tournament, 2006 World Poker Finals
- WPT Poker by the Book: Chapter 2[4]
At one time, Greenstein donated all of his tournament winnings to charities, primarily Children, Incorporated, and he is sometimes called the Robin Hood of poker.[5]
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $6,400,000.[6]
World Series of Poker bracelets
Greenstein has won 3 WSOP Bracelets:
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw | $296,200 |
| 2005 | $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha | $128,505 |
| 2008 | $1,500 Razz | $157,619 |