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Richard “Rick” Trigg, known online by the moniker “TheClaimer” (or “theclaimeer“), is a veteran British professional poker player and Grosvenor Poker ambassador. He is widely recognized as one of the UK’s most successful competitors, holding a record-equaling three GUKPT Main Event titles.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $1.65 million in total live earnings (The Hendon Mob), Richard Trigg ranks among the top 110 on the England All Time Money List. His most significant live results have come on the UK circuit, where he sits 4th on the GUKPT all-time money list with over £500,000 in earnings from that tour alone.
His career highlights include:
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Devilfish Cup (2019): Won $250,000, which remains his career-best live score.
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GUKPT Hat-Trick: Secured Main Event titles in Blackpool (2013), Manchester (2021) for £134,250, and Reading (2022) for £78,260.
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GUKPT Manchester (2021): Ousted a 472-player field for a score of $185,877.
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GUKPT Goliath High Roller (2025): Won £38,000 at the high-stakes event in Coventry.
While his live record is standout, his online success is even more expansive, with nearly $9 million in total online earnings. In 2014, he achieved an all-time high ranking of 4th in the world for online tournament play.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and currently residing in Sheffield, England, Trigg has been a professional player for over 15 years. He transitioned from being a “punter” to a professional grinder, balancing a grueling schedule that sometimes involves playing for seven weeks straight. Trigg is a key member of Team Grosvenor , describing the group as a “family” that supports one another’s successes on the circuit.
Play Style & Strategy
Trigg is often referred to as “The Grinder” due to his high work rate and longevity in the game. He is known for extreme resilience; in both his 2021 and 2022 GUKPT victories, he successfully fought back from having as few as three big blinds on Day 2 to win the entire event. His strategy relies on a mix of veteran intuition and a relentless approach to chip accumulation, often performing best in short-handed and final table situations where he can leverage his experience to apply pressure.
