Greg Merson - Poker Player

Biography

Greg Merson is an American professional poker player. He is known for winning the  2012 World Series of Poker (WSOP). The same year, he won the WSOP bracelet in the $10,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em World Championship. He was WSOP Player of the Year in 2012. Let’s dig into his professional life and poker achievements.

Background

Merson was born on 8th December 1987. She started playing poker with his neighbourhood friends. He attended the University of Maryland for two and half semesters, then dropped out to play poker. At first, he was unsuccessful; hence, he attended community college. He tried again and later became a successful short-hand cash game player.

He lived in Laurel, Maryland, until Black Friday, then shifted to Toronto. Before winning WSOP, he had to overcome his marijuana and cocaine addictions. He said, “When I was 17, I became addicted to drugs. I lost nearly 30 pounds in five months using cocaine during my freshman year of college.”

Poker Career

Merson made his first cash in the 2009 WSOP, where he finished 639th and won $21,365. In 2012, he won his first WSOP bracelet in the $10,000 Texas Hold'em World Championship. The game broke all the records as he won on the fourth day, which was very quick.

Before the WSOP main event, he played a small event, finished fifth place, and won $70,280. In the WSOP main event, he was nearly eliminated but survived. On October 30, he reached the final day of the 2012 Main Event and won the championship, defeating Jesse Sylvia in a final showdown.

World Series of Poker bracelets

Greg Merson's Net Worth

Greg Merson’s total live recorded earnings is $11,631,879.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Greg Merson now?

He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Who won the 2012 World Series of Poker?

Greg Merson won the 2012 World Series of Poker.