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Garrett Greer is an American professional poker player from Newport Beach, California, who has become one of the most inspirational figures in the game. Known for his incredible resilience, Greer turned to poker after a life-altering accident left him paralyzed, using the game to reclaim his independence. With millions in winnings and a reputation as a fierce competitor on the World Poker Tour and at the World Series of Poker , he is a true testament to the power of a strong mind and a positive spirit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Garrett Greer has won over $4.4 million in live tournament earnings. His biggest live cash happened in 2014 when he finished as the runner-up in the $10,400 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic at the Bellagio. After a long battle at the final table, he took home a career-best $1,169,683.
Greer has a long list of impressive deep runs in some of the world’s most prestigious events. In 2016, he came incredibly close to winning a WSOP bracelet, finishing 2nd in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker for $1,000,000. He is also a consistent threat on the WPT circuit, with a 2nd place finish in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown for $458,722 and a 6th place finish at the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star for $174,080. Even in recent years, Greer has stayed active, picking up cashes at the 2025 World Series of Poker and the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Hemet, California, Garrett Greer’s life took a dramatic turn in 2010. Just after graduating from UCLA, he was involved in a swimming pool accident that left him a quadriplegic. Facing a difficult future with no income, he deposited his last 99 cents into an online poker account in early 2011. In just a few months, he turned that tiny amount into $50,000, which allowed him to move into his own apartment and regain his independence. Poker essentially saved his life, providing a way for him to support himself through a job that only required his mind and strategy. He later transitioned into live poker and quickly proved he could compete with the best in the world.
Play Style & Strategy
Greer is known for a sharp and analytical approach to the game. He spent thousands of hours studying the math of Hold’em by dealing himself hands and running out boards to understand how the percentages worked. At the table, he is a very focused player who relies on his ability to stay calm and make logical decisions, even when the stakes are massive. He often talks about the importance of “playing the hand you’re dealt,” a philosophy that applies to both his poker strategy and his outlook on life. His success comes from his mental toughness and his refusal to let any setback, whether at the table or in life, keep him from moving forward.
Social Media & Online Presence
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