POKER - Barry Greenstein

Barry Greenstein, known as "The Robin Hood of Poker", is one of the most underrated players out there today. He donates 100% of his tournament earnings to charity, primarily Children Incorporated, an organization that sponsors some 15,000 kids in 21 countries. Born and raised in Chicago, he has a PhD in mathmatics and now lives in California. Greenstein, a former Symantec software, seems like a very low-key, shy person but he isn't shy about busting out other players. On one episode of the WPT, he went against Randy "Dream Crusher" Jensen. Jensen is a loud--mouth who likes to psych out other players but the veteran Greenstein was not shaken at all and came out on top.

COMMENTS:

baddbeto1221
May 19, 2011
hello barry . how are you

DonkeySlayer
October 2, 2008
keep it up brother. ive played in vegas and la and san diego with barry, picked up a tell on him. but hes cool. hang on

mrkromer
Donating Winnings August 1, 2008
He only donates his tournament winnings to charity, not cash game winnings.

highonbetter
August 1, 2008
I'd like everyone to know,the good that can come out of poker and a hero of the poker community, i have been living a hell nightmare for 24 weeks,i am 31 years old, i was given 3-12 months to live a few months ago,i have widespread cancer that got into my brain.
through this time it has been my undoing,a worst nightmare,you always think if i ever get sick or hurt,id have people by my side to help me,well in my case it wasnt true, my father disowned me,my girlfriend left me, the only person who has stood by my side is my mother,and barry greenstein.
poker has always been a dream of mine to play professionally,and to play with some of my heros of the game.and barry has made this all come true for me,while i watched my outside world come caving down on me,and everyone leaving me,barry has stayed by my side. he's told me never to quit,through my darkest of times,it has helped, he told me we all die in the end.and its all true.and it truly helps
he's given me money to play with him on pokerstars,and has played numerous times with me,each time i smile and am happy.through 24 weeks of living bed ridden,ive only smiled those few times that i have played with him.. he dont need to spend his day playing 1-2 penny poker.but he does for me.and i want to thank him from the bottom of my heart.thank you
although i may never play in vegas,or meet my hero's,ive dreamt it all,inside my head, and its all i have .and it's always fun to live it inside my head.but barry makes dreams come true,i never thought id smile again after i got this death sentence,but i have. He is a true hero of the game,and a man who should be recognized for more than just poker.
michael

HomePokerGames Admin
December 20, 2006
I think part of Barry's motivation in saying that is that the "poker lifestyle" is looked at these days differently than when Barry was learning the game. Back in the day people knew that they had to pay their dues. Not to mention these pro players know how hard the life is. It isn't the way it looks on TV.

bad_dog76
I agree with ????? December 20, 2006
Why the hell would a Stanford grad bother posting on an internet poster board?
If I were making $400,000 a year or, as he puts it, "400,00 grand" I wouldn't be posting here. I'd be on a Caribbean Island someplace.

Not to mention, a successful attorney that graduated from Stanford would make much more than $40,000 grand a year you lying moron. My Wife is a teacher and makes more than that.
No attorney making $40,000 a year would consider that successful. Especially, one that graduated from "STANFORD"
Get a life DONKEY!

Zig
Nobody more classy than this guy November 2, 2006
A man who recognizes his own past demons and helps others with theirs. Bravo, Barry.

?????
October 28, 2006
40000 grand a year, 400,00 grand a year...your too stupid to
make $20,000 a year...you can't even put a sentence together.
Your a Stanford grad my ass.

Bender
October 5, 2006
He's a good player and giving his winnings to charity is truly awesome, but loosen up man. Laugh every once in awhile. I want to see this guy drunk or high.

SmartKidZ
August 22, 2006
Your profile on your website is complete bull. Who gave you the power to rate all poker players? Secondly, the fact that you did not include Mike Matsuow was disrespectful. I also don't like the fact that you always degrade poker. "I tell my kids they shouldn't player poker until they do something productive." I graduated from Stanford and was a successful attorney. I made 40000 grand a year. Now playing poker full time i make 400,00 grand a year and spend time with my family. Poker can be very productive if you a good game. You suck at tournaments!

bad_dog76
August 14, 2006
He looks like Dracula but he's a great player and he donates all his winnings to charity, that's pretty dam awesome!

jarrel
July 25, 2006
Plays and looks too serious. Smile a little bit.

alan
July 11, 2006
remembe that beat with Micheal Simon

Unregistered
September 28, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hes UGLY. but is nice. and thats what counts IN HEAVEN YOU FOOLS.

But he's an athiest.
That means he's ugly and there still is no neaven.

Unregistered
September 8, 2005
one of my favorite players

Barry the berry barry
August 30, 2005
gives tourney money to charity, what a waste, they just put it in their own pockets, he should use it open a poker room, and hire some topless dealers that look like Shana Hiatt and Evelyn NG. Then he'd be a pimp to me

devilcards
August 23, 2005
This guy is a great poker player he donates more winnings than any other player to charity.

Lin(Dotfav2)
August 19, 2005
Just watched Charity Barry won tonight, andall I can say is, finally the good guy won!!!!!

Unregistered
August 19, 2005
Hes UGLY. but is nice. and thats what counts IN HEAVEN YOU FOOLS.

Unregistered
August 18, 2005
loved your book barry now i know how to: go to a different gas station for gas if its 0.001 cents cheaper, win so much money from online poker to where i can buy a house in rancho palos verdes like you and mimi tran and the whole barry greenstein and the asian ladies posse, keep my online poker winnings tax free walk into a bricks and mortar casino play a tournament and if you cash first donate half to charity and never report the online winnings. you da man

Unregistered
August 17, 2005
loved your book barry now i know how to talk my way out of paying the juice in tournaments and how to talk my way into getting something cheaper

Maury Cohen
August 16, 2005
Oh, he's Jewish all right.If there ever was a case for 'Jewish' being a distinct ethnic race, Barry Greenstein is it.

Marjorie Valkenheiser
August 15, 2005
He's not Jewish. He's an atheist. Why does this change the fact that he's a great player and he looks like a flat-headed Jerry Seinfeld?

DB Ashton
August 9, 2005
While I am wary of saints and much prefer the company of sinners, it is no fault of Barry Greenstein that the commercial poker world has co-opted his private acts of charity to serve their public greed. And all of us non-Jews would do well to consider the Hebrew tradition of “Mitzvah.” (Not that this necessarily motivates Mr. Greenstein’s behaviour or that his motivations are any of my business.) “Ace on the River,” by the way, is an absolutely brilliant addition to the poker lexicon and, graphically, will never be surpassed.The monitors of this site would do us all a mitzvah by following through on their claim that inappropriate posters will be banned.

I think
August 6, 2005
He should donate more of his time to his 7 children than all this money to charity.

The Joker
August 2, 2005
You know what i think of when i see his pic - Shallow Hal, the movie. I imagine his as one of the good-looking studs Hal sees since he has inner beauty but really looks like a horses ass on the outside.

Unregistered
July 29, 2005
the jerry seinfeld of professional poker lol go barry im going to buy your book so i can manage money more efficiently when i play tournaments

Vegas Mike
July 28, 2005
When professional poker player Barry Greenstein heard the heartbreaking story of a terminally ill cancer patient named Charlie Tuttle, he was so touched that he vowed to dedicate his victory in the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha to Charlie. During a seven-hour final table battle, Greenstein played with unparalleled determination. In one of the most flawless performances ever seen in the 36-year history of the World Series of Poker, Greenstein played mistake-free poker and captured his second gold bracelet. Although $128,505 was paid for first place, money and fame were the last things on Greenstein’s mind. Showing uncharacteristic emotion, Greenstein took comfort in the arms of mutual friends who share a special connection to a young man now resting in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Hospital. For a few minutes immediately following his personal triumph, Greenstein was unable to speak and silently bowed his head trying to conceal his obvious empathy and compassion. The muse for Greenstein’s rousing victory was Charlie Tuttle, a 26-year-old online poker player who lives in Clarksville, Tennessee. Sadly, Charlie was diagnosed with cancer which has now spread throughout his body. Charlie has tumors pressing against his lungs and has difficulty breathing. Some time ago, Fellow poker pro Marcel Luske found out about Charlie and made a special effort to comfort a man he had never seen nor met in-person before. In fact, during one stirring telephone exchange, Luske called Charlie and sang to him over the phone while resting in the hospital. Those who were with Charlie at the time recall him “laughing for the first time in several weeks,” when he heard Luske’s singing voice.Stories, both happy and sad, have their way of spreading throughout the poker community like a whirlwind. Barry Greenstein heard about Charlie’s condition. He, too, decided that he wanted to do something that might provide some degree of consolation and gratification to a member of the poker fraternity. As in Luske’s case, it didn’t matter that he’d never even met this man. Doing a good deed is not just an axiom. It is a way of life for Barry Greenstein (Note: To read more about Charlie Tuttle, see the poker blog by Paul McGuire at:
http://taopoker.blogspot.com/2005_06...77977591181655

arika67
July 27, 2005
Although I have never played cards with Barry, I watch him on TV quite often, and from what I see and hear, he is an amzing card player. However, Barry goes much further than just being a remarkable player, he is an extraordinary human being. Of course all the stuff about charity, but also with every single person who has ever come into contact with him. Barry has a heart of gold, and he shares that with everyone he meets. He has shown my friends and I so much kindness, and he has always been there for me when I needed guidance. He is not only my role model in the card world, he is my idea of a genuinely honest, kind, and giving person.

not everyone is naive
July 27, 2005
i agree. to great extent the media loves to promote their product by advertising these players as saints. to do otherwise would be counter-productive to their intere$t$.

dont be naive
July 22, 2005
charity = tax relief

xniNja
July 22, 2005
definitely one of the best players in the game.

Just call him:
July 14, 2005
Super Jew.

The Quietman
July 11, 2005
This year Barry donated and dedicated his winnings at wsop event to a man dying of cancer how cool is that.

loveland
July 8, 2005
greenstein is everything thats decent and good about poker. he and chip reece are the best cash game players in the world. you young guys out there need to understand that these players dont just play in tournaments. its the cash games that is the bread and butter for most players. thats how you bankroll

clown love
July 6, 2005
ill ad met,he is got some look values but i dout that any of those fags gots the nards to beacome pro.god bless you berry

bubba monkey
July 5, 2005
great player and shows these wanabe players whos the real thors hammer

James
July 3, 2005
Barry is great because he's doing something much better than just giving a beating to deserving douchebags. He's helping others.

toothy
June 27, 2005
hey ur a good guy at times it seems to be to good i guess thats just because of all the bad things that go on in this world way to go barry setting some real examples for people to follow thank you for helping all these children what an incrediable HEART

JetsFan315
June 26, 2005
Posted by: Artist on Aug 20, 2004 - IP=202.161.98.72Can't stand this guyu cant stand a man who donates his winnings to charity. do u enjoy ppls pain?

why not? Its worth a shot
June 24, 2005
Ill move to Haiti and starve for a little while if this guy throws me some "charity".

rutheliz
June 19, 2005
I have a charity that is my heart and would love Barry to contribute even a small percetage of anything. Does anyone know how to directly email him or his corporation?

Unregistered
June 16, 2005
this guy definitely has my respect. he plays an awesome game of poker and the fact that he donates all his winnings to charity makes him one of my favorites.

theelucidator
June 15, 2005
Dear Mr. Greenstein in a world like today it's very awesome to see intellect mixed with compassion. Thank you for encouraging me to continue to try...

it should be known...
June 5, 2005
that "Kidpoker" is probably Daniel negreanu. 1-to-1 odds.

Jerry Seinfeld
June 5, 2005
What's the deal with this guy? Why's he stealing my look!? I mean if I flattened my hair and shuffled chips, I could get away with autographing "Barry Greenstein"! Can you believe it!?

talbrecht
June 1, 2005
i want to be barry greenstein, but i talk too much

Kidpoker
May 24, 2005
Biggest Ego in poker.

Dirk Diggler
May 24, 2005
Barry is an excellent player and the best cash game player in the world. If you took all the talent of anyone who has ever posted in this room and put it together it wouldn't equal 1/3 of Barry's talent. Barry is an absolute master of the game and he isn't donating his money to charity he is dotating all of you people's money after he rapes you and leaves you broke at the poker table.

Tiffany...
May 21, 2005
Barry is one of the nicest people in the world! He has been generous to me and everyone of us that he sees every week. Don't talk shit because if you knew him...you wouldn't fuckers.

Hurricane_Ivan
May 20, 2005
Barry is great person and one heck of a poker player!

Unregistered
May 13, 2005
He plays in the biggest cash game in the world and is a winner. What else is there to say ?Can't wait for him to destroy Negreanu in their upcoming heads up game.

loser
May 4, 2005
Actually one of the few players I would never disrespect. Brilliant, kind hearted man, and consumate winner.

lancelillard
May 2, 2005
Hey Barry you truly are a blessing from God i really enjoyed talking with you.Lance & Nikisha

HOVEEDGE
April 29, 2005
I have watched Mr Greenstein play often, and I consider him not only to be a great man, but the best heads up poker player in the world.

Unregistered
April 21, 2005
after watching his piece on fox sports net i admire this guy for someone to quit a silicon valley job before the boom and eventual dot com bust and play poker professionally to pay for his kids medical bills because his company's healthplan is dictating what they will cover takes balls and to think whats going thru his head when hes close to the money in a tournament is more money to my charity while whats going thru my head and about 99.99 percent of the other tournament players is how am i going to spend that money if i cash out long live berry

embdar
April 13, 2005
Is there an e-mail address for Mr. Greenstein?

deeer
March 31, 2005
is definately the person to cheer for when watching the WPT. Has more integrity and class than anyone in the game.

Roger
March 29, 2005
I think some of you guys watch too much MTV or something. You guys are brainwashed about how looks is the most important thing in the world. Anyhow, I abosolutely don't see any problems with his looks. Let's focus on their talents in poker.

Unregistered
March 25, 2005
He donates his TOURNAMENT winings to charity (not his cash game winnings). Nevertheless, a truly admirable human being, both for his generosity and his incredible skill.

Sammy the Brick
March 21, 2005
I agree that our people need charity as much as anyone in the world, we have poor people too. But his good acts are awesome, and his poker play is too. and he's a great guy he mails you back if you ask a question, unlike some pros who say they're too busy, and sometimes they are.

Six piece chicken dinner
March 14, 2005
God Bless you, Mr. Greenstein, for the things you do to help others. It is very refreshing to see people helping others.

kyle
February 27, 2005
way to help the kids

Barry Greenstein
February 25, 2005
Thanks for all of the posters here who had something mature to contribute. The media is not under my control, and if I had it my way, they wouldn't be making such an issue of my charity donations. Thanks again. Barry Greenstein

CHIEFCLERK67
February 24, 2005
Didn't Know Barry From Bogan Hs (1967) But He's A Great Player And A Class Act Period.why Should People Be Jealous Over His Smart And Thoughtfull Generosity. Go Barry Go.

Anthony Martinenko
February 21, 2005
When it comes to class Barry is #1 in my books. God bless you Barry for the good things you have done.

d11
February 15, 2005
First off, to discuss his looks or religion is grotesquely inappropriate. As a player myself I find him very impressive professionally. As a person, regarding what he does with his winnings, whatever his motives are, and regardless of the role of his "ego" in these decisions, just objectively evaluating his acts on the basis of the good they accomplish in this mean world, in this sense: I find him quite extraordinary and terrific, actually sort of a moral super-hero.

Dan
February 13, 2005
Why don't all of you grow up!! This guy is definitely a class act and deserves to be treated as such and given the respect he well deserves. He has taken his talents and has provided generously to those who are less fortunate. I have never meet Barry and don't need to meet someone to know that they kind and warm hearted. May God Bless him all the good fortune he needs to continue with his unconditional quest of giving...You are generous Barry...Good Luck to you!!

Unregistered
February 12, 2005
I could use some charity.

Vegas Mike
February 11, 2005
It was really fall down laughing funny watching the "Dream Crusher" trying to unnerve Barry Greenstein. It was like watching a 5 year old arm wrestle an adult.

suraj churaman XMANRELOADED
February 10, 2005
Dear Mister Barry ,may God Bless U And Your Family .mr Barry U Have A Heart Of Gold In This World If We Have Few People Like U It Gonna Be A Big Diffrence .fews Days Ago I Saw U On Nbc ,that The Same Superbowl Weekend'i Heard About And Your Generouristy U Were Playing Poker.i Pray For U To Win And Also Pray For Your Family ,i Am From Guyana I Been Living In Ny ,things Been So Tuff With Me ,by The Grace Ofgod, Iam Trying .u Do So Much For For My Country Guyana,i Am So Proud Of U. I Love The Usa ,someday I Wanna Make A Diffrence Just Like U I Wish Everyone A Peice Of Heart Like U Have- Care So Much For Others ,mr Barry U Are My Hero .if There Any Help U Needed In Your Yard Or House ,i Do It For U I Willing To Lend U Any Help I Can, U Are An Angel ,there Is So Much U Say About My Feelings Towards U ,u Are A Great Human Being ,whereever U Go May The Lord Keep U Safe And Your Family .bless U Always ,gave U And Your Family Joy Of Happiness ,my Name Is Suraj I Am Living 111-11-91st Ave Queens Ny 11418. Mister Barry Once More U Are My Hero .may God Bless U Always .also Keep U And Your Family In Good Health, Joy, Love , Make U A Winner Always Whatever U Do . May God Bless U And Your Family .any Help U Needed Physically I Am Willing To Do It For U And Your Family ,i Always Have This Dream To Make A Diffrence In This World ,there Is Bad People Trying To Mess My Life Up ,there So Much I Am Doing Never Able To Be Sucessful ,i Look Toward As An Angel .once More God Bless U Always Also Your Family .

vampyre
February 9, 2005
pure skillz

hhopes100
February 6, 2005
High Hopes was the first private non-profit organization formed in the country to exclusively serve the needs of the head injured. Traumatic head injury is the leading cause of death and disability in people under the age of 35, most accidents occuring in their teen years. Each month we struggle to make ends meet because we are limited by funding. We would be honored and appreciative if you would consider us as one of your charities. Most of our clients were injured as children and we have seen many miraculous improvements. They are taking their first steps and speaking their first words again. We would like to reach out to so many more people but cannot do so without more support. You are welcome to come and visit our facility and see for yourself what we are doing on a daily basis. Pat Boone,s grandson, Ryan Corbin, is a member of the High Hopes family who suffered a traumatic brain injury on June 19,2001. We need the Robin Hood of poker and anyone else to consider this worthy charity. Thank you for any consideration.The High Hopes Staff

Rick
January 26, 2005
How can you say a bad thing about this guy??

Chad
January 25, 2005
I've seen this guy play. I'm a good player, but I wouldn't be much a match for him. His strategy is very unpredictible, and I'd say he's unreadable.

nic de noc
January 25, 2005
Barry Greenstein is an incredible player who plays in the highest stake games...and not only that...he donates his tournement winnings to childrens charities.Please if your going to write stupid childish rants just because you can hide behind your computer,do it about someone elses page because Mr Greenstein doesn't desreve it.

kstaff
January 22, 2005
Barry is all class! I emailed him some questions about how I should improve my game and I got a response the next morning. Thats awesome. Good luck to Mr. Greenstein in the tournaments.

iveyfan05
January 21, 2005
great player, more importantly hes a great human being

hmmm
January 18, 2005
This guy is awesome. I admire him a lot.

robbie savage
January 7, 2005
This website is a joke.Jealous people who watch poker on tv and play abit online come on here and shit on all these pros.Still its quite funny,just don't take it seriously.

Chuck
January 4, 2005
It is obvious the disparaging remarks made against Barry are being made out of jealousy and ignorance. The people making these comments are so wrapped up in their pitiful existence and their self proclaimed right of entitlement that they can’t understand someone who puts others before themselves with no expectation of something in return. These are the same people that complain “all the Jews and Asians come over here and take all the good jobs”. Yet they couldn’t secure the jobs they accuse the Jewish and Asian people of taking and make no effort to improve themselves through education to try to even try to achieve the same level as the people they accuse of “stealing” their jobs. Just for the record, the rest of us are sick of hearing your whining and degrading other people as you wallow in self pity and excuses. This country was made great through the blood and sweat of people with a desire ot achieve the American dream, not you pitiful fools that feel it is your birthright to have things handed to you. Grow up already !!!

Whip
January 2, 2005
A true class act and role model...not to mention phenominal poker player

ON MY WAY TO WPT
January 1, 2005
Berry U Are The Man I Don't Care What Any One Says No One Here Has A Heart As Good As Yours They Are Saying Stuff Like This But At Same Time They Know They Can Not Donate Even $100 To A Good Causeshut The Hell Up U Degenerate Gamblers.

SIKBOY
December 30, 2004
Barry,You are the man.Keep up the good work.Wish there were more people in the world like you.

Kyle Tucker 64
December 17, 2004
Does Barry ever sponsor other poker players so their earnings go to charity as well?

clarence acuna
December 10, 2004
wpt pin up player of the year.

Unregistered
December 8, 2004
most underrated poker player heart of gold

kyle
December 6, 2004
Berry Greenstein is my hero in poker. I love they way he plays and hope to God that I have the honor to meet him one day. Keep up the great work Berry, i'll see you when i'm 21. (15)

Chad
December 5, 2004
This guy has incredible skills. He's totally unreadable and knows when to fold.

Jobro2
December 3, 2004
Have you guys ever heard of Norton Anti-virus. Thank Barry. He can afford to play for charity. You guys are trying to judge him against your own motivation. He is an example of character and talent. Go Barry.

djnpa_30
December 2, 2004
all his tourney winings go to charity

brill
December 2, 2004
didn't do too bad at the poker superstars invitational and just a question, how much of his winnings does he donate to charity?

Casino Hog
December 1, 2004
Homepokergames.com's profile of Mr. Greenstein identifies him as "a former Symantec software". Which program was he? Was he an agent?

djnpa_30
November 28, 2004
hardly anybody even mentioned his poker ability, which this forum is supposed to be about,,,the guys a great player bar none,,who cares how he spends his money or what he looks like,,damn look at amir vahedi,,eww,,,barry is one of the best around right now,,,

Aaron
November 25, 2004
I highly think Barry is being vain in his donations to get good publicity and a good image. He donates all of his tourney winnings to charity, that's several millions each year. When you start doing that and realizing how much it is and how it could significantly be used in osme other way in Barry's life, then we can talk. And I'm sure he is not the one that insists on talking about Children Inc during his interviews. Obviously, Greenstein is the face and main spokesperson of the charity and the media will obviously want to talk to him about that; it's not his fault it keeps getting mentioned. You can also see he is very modest and humble when discussing it on TV. He may not be the handsomest guy around, but does it really matter?

Unregistered
richardeum November 22, 2004
barry green is my hero!

Hexmath
November 22, 2004
I wish more people were like him. He is a good man.

Sápmi
November 19, 2004
Reading some of these postings - no wonder Bush won the elections! Seems to me too few Americans come equipped with brains.Barry, I´m deeply impressed by your stand-point!

corpus christie
November 17, 2004
Visit his site barrygreenstein.com and look at how he rates all th other players.

Unregistered
November 13, 2004
I'm gonna change my name to Charity call him up and have him donate me some money

Gares
November 13, 2004
When i look at his face i think he would make the prefect undertaker

mike
November 11, 2004
Barry Greenstein is the most jewish person ever, which is awesome

English Tony
November 11, 2004
I am a great admirer of Barry Greenstein, he is an excellent poker player and a truly generous man. I am suprised that some people see fit to criticize him for being Jewish or for giving all of his tournament winnings to charity. However I am sure that Barry understands that for each anti-semitic idiot there are thousands of people who appreciate the good things that he does. He is a man amongst men, a poker legend and I would be honoured to play against him. Although I would probably end up giving all of my money to a charity of Barry's choice before the day was out. Top bloke.

bardov
November 10, 2004
Barry- I would appreciate if you would contact me. I am in the process of writing about anti-Semitism at Bogan High School. I will not go into details here, but I did know all your family; our parents were friends. My former family name was Barson.

Sammy the Brick
November 5, 2004
thats exactly what he wants you to say "oh how kind he is" He's all "ooh look at me I'm making people happyyyy, I'm the happy man from happy land in a gum drop house on lollypop lannnnee."

Chad
November 2, 2004
He donates all to charity... What a kind man.

raul
October 30, 2004
never rubs it in your face when he wins.

sammy the brick
October 26, 2004
like i said he wants people to faun over him. does giving make him feel good? probablyit makes most good people feel a sence of goodness but he loves to be totted the robin hood of poker. about him being Jewish, he does look like the propaganda cartoons of Nazi germany i must say.

Yeah
October 20, 2004
I understand the concept of charity, but a million bucks?...

pokermessiah
September 23, 2004
first off the guys not retarted he donates to charity cause its a huge TAX WRITE OFFFFFF!!!!! hes smart with what he does with his money...

MOM
September 18, 2004
Dear Fellow Bogan Alumnus..EXACTLY.. HIS HEART..I spoke with Barry on his return to US after his visit to Guyana... This visit not poker was what he was all excited about..He spoke about the wonderful doctors who donated their time to help those less fortunate..TV gives Barry the opportunity to PROMOTE Charity work that is why he plays the tournaments..FELLOW ALUM>>>Go BENGALS>>>>PS.. Barrys Intelligence and Wit.. are very attractive..along with that kind heart...

Fellow Bogan alumnus
September 18, 2004
...anyone who accuses Barry of "flaunting" his kindness because it has become known that he contributes his tournament winnings to less fortunate children, must be an uneducated, heartless, moron. Besides, what's wrong with our self-indulgent society learning how to care about others by someone's example? He also promotes awareness for "Childrens, Inc.," his charity of choice. PS...what's with everyone's hang up with superficial looks? I'd take Barry any day over a conceited, heartless moron....and no, it's not because of his money....it's because of his heart.

Sammy the Brick
September 13, 2004
this guy is such a hack, if he wants to give away all his winnings hey he's a better man than I but when he flaunts it and tells the world what he does he just sullies his good acts, i would give some of my winnings, but damn i gotta eat too

yet.net
September 4, 2004
Barry Greenstein is my idol and may God bless him always and his family.

Poker Kid
August 22, 2004
The guy is a seasoned vet in poker and is one of the best.

Artist
August 19, 2004
Can't stand this guy

pokerplayer
August 17, 2004
a class act

EDDY/HANDZ OF STONE
August 15, 2004
Great Poker Player

MOM
August 14, 2004
I have known Barry since Grade school. He was always a great guy. I was fortunate to be asked to attend a ceremony at our High School this year to see Barry Make a very large donation to the school in Honor of the Fine Math teachers who influenced Barry. He is a very special person.. and an all around NICE Guy..I do hope he has the opportunity to beat the pants off of those whose comments here belong in the gutter.It sure would give me great pleasure to witness that!

Jake & Jaime
August 10, 2004
Your doing an awesome job!! Keep up the good work. You have certainly earned your angel wings!! Take Care. Your nephew and niece...Jake,Jaime,Skyler & Keith.

Joe L.
August 9, 2004
To those who have left disparaging remarks: It's obvious to me that you have never met Barry. If, in the future, you ever have the privilege of holding a conversation with him, I guarantee that you will want to take back the completely unprovoked hostile words that you have posted here. Thanks to Barry's generosity, I was able to accompany him (and sc2310) on the aforementioned medical mission. He worked just as hard as anybody else on the team. Time is one thing that money can't buy, and Barry is just as generous with his time as he is with his tournament winnings.

sc2310
August 8, 2004
Barry just spent 8 days on a medical mission in Guyana; he lent himself as support staff to the doctors. His heart (and talents) are in the right place.

Unregistered
August 4, 2004
i admire him

pokergirl33
July 27, 2004
hey barry, i watch you play all the time. i am looking for a mentor/ sponsor to get my poker career off the ground. i am an excellent poker player but know i need to learn more. if you are looking for an opportunity like this please contact me.

Dan
July 25, 2004
It's nice to see that this Lurch is running the rest of the Adam's family right out of poker-- P.S.-- can I borrow a few Gs??? Go Get 'em Barry!!

katie leung
July 18, 2004
If you remember a guy named Vince from college, I sugest you try to beat him in poker because he is really getting good. Me, Vince, Clark, and Paul have watched every one of your poker games. Go Barry, Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eric /K
July 16, 2004
I wish I can play like Gus and donate like Barry

SOME HEW WITH A 150 IQ
July 14, 2004
Hey Go To Hell With The Antisemitic Remarks And Here A Lil Perpective Im Jewish I Play A The Bellagio Regularly And Half 20-30% Of The Players There Are Jewish Barry Is Prolly #1 In The World So Stop Hating

A1Artgal
July 13, 2004
Barry, I've been looking for you as your mother considered me her best friend. I saw you on TV and knew you you were Pearl's son. Please contact me. I think you are great!!! Joan

Daisy_If_Udo
July 7, 2004
Keep up the good work Barry!

Gman
June 24, 2004
Barry is a genius about poker and not about poker...not to mention he gives all his money to charity! He is a great role model for all poker players in that he always plays the MAN not the cards and never loses his composure.

not ugly
June 23, 2004
people, anybody who donates a million bucks to charity after a hug win is not ugly. My hat's off to this man. Go Berry!

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Barry Greenstein June 20, 2004
Besides being a great poker player...he has the best HEART in the world!!! Yes I know he is loaded with money, and his winnings is CHUMP CHANGE, but name another player that does what he does??? A True CLASS ACT!!!