Philipp Gruissem biography
Philipp Gruissem was born on January 30, 1987, in Krefeld, Germany. He plays online as "philbort", began playing live tournaments in 2009 and lives in London.
He finished 28th in the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event for more than $240,000 and became one of the regulars of the early high roller circuit. He won back-to-back WPT Alpha8 high roller titles, including St. Kitts in 2013, and in 2014 he won a EUR 25,000 High Roller on the European Poker Tour for $1,378,059, the biggest cash of his career.
Together with Igor Kurganov and Liv Boeree he co-founded Raising for Effective Giving, which encourages poker players to donate part of their winnings to highly effective charities. He has more than $11.5 million in live tournament earnings and ranks among Germany's top 10 money winners.
Career summary
A German high roller with more than $11.5 million in live earnings, Philipp Gruissem co-founded the poker charity Raising for Effective Giving.
Philipp Gruissem poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EPT EUR 25,000 High Roller | 1st | $1,378,059 |
| 2013 | WPT Alpha8 St. Kitts | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2011 | WSOP Main Event | 28th | $240,000+ |
Verified live tournament earnings: $11,500,000+.
Philipp Gruissem playing style
Gruissem is a thoughtful, analytical player who built his game online before moving into high rollers.
Business & sponsorships
Co-founded the charity initiative Raising for Effective Giving (REG) with Igor Kurganov and Liv Boeree.
Why Philipp matters
Philipp Gruissem is a German high roller who helped bring effective altruism to the poker world.
FAQ about Philipp Gruissem
What is Raising for Effective Giving?
A charity initiative co-founded by Philipp Gruissem, Igor Kurganov and Liv Boeree that encourages poker players to give to effective charities.
What is Philipp Gruissem's biggest cash?
$1,378,059 for winning an EPT EUR 25,000 High Roller in 2014.
How much has Philipp Gruissem won playing poker?
Philipp Gruissem has won $11,500,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Philipp Gruissem have?
Philipp Gruissem has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
