18 Facts About Barry Greenstein

Barry Greenstein has won a number of major events, including three at the World Series of Poker and two on the World Poker Tour.

Barry Greenstein was elected into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2011.

Barry Greenstein studied for a PhD in mathematics without ever defending his completed dissertation.

Barry Greenstein left the company in 1991 at age 36.

Barry Greenstein has two children and four stepchildren, and he resides in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Barry Greenstein has appeared in each of the first three series of Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament and all seven seasons of the GSN series High Stakes Poker.

Barry Greenstein has appeared in the first three seasons of the late night series Poker After Dark on NBC.

Barry Greenstein has won two World Poker Tour titles: the Fifth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open, and 2006 WPT Invitational at the Commerce Casino.

Barry Greenstein has won two other WPT titles in special events: WPT Father and Sons Tournament, 2006 World Poker Finals; and WPT Poker by the Book: Chapter 2.

Barry Greenstein finished second in the 2008 WSOP Player of the Year standings, behind Erick Lindgren.

In 2011, Barry Greenstein cashed five times at the World Series of Poker, including a 3rd place in the $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship for $169,512 and a 15th place in the $50,000 Player's Championship.

In 2005, Barry Greenstein wrote a book titled Ace on the River.

Barry 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.

Barry Greenstein taught former girlfriend Mimi Tran how to play poker in exchange for her teaching him how to speak Vietnamese.

Barry Greenstein played online at PokerStars, under the alias "barryg1" and was a member of the cardroom's Team PokerStars.

Barry Greenstein accepted a bet of $10,000 from 2+2 Poker Forums to say "lol donkaments" on an episode of High Stakes Poker, which he did after winning a hand against professional poker player Erick Lindgren.

Barry Greenstein often uses his poker winnings to further his philanthropic and charitable interests, earning him the "Robin Hood of Poker" nickname.

In 2006, Barry Greenstein announced that he would be donating net earnings from tournaments to charity.