Ray Romano biography
Ray Romano, the comedian and star of Everybody Loves Raymond, has been playing poker since the poker boom and is a recurring celebrity entrant at the World Series of Poker Main Event. In 2008 he was seated at the Main Event table where what was called the worst bad beat in WSOP history took place.
Romano also plays charity poker. In April 2025 he took part in the $1,000 All in for CP tournament at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, supporting the cerebral palsy foundation One Step Closer through his friendship with Jacob Zalewski, and said he planned to play the WSOP Main Event and a turbo event that summer. He describes himself as a conservative player and jokes that his co-star Brad Garrett plays the opposite way.
Career summary
Comedian Ray Romano is a long-time recreational poker player and recurring celebrity entrant in the WSOP Main Event.
Ray Romano playing style
By his own description Romano is a conservative, tight player who means to play more aggressively but rarely does.
Business & sponsorships
Comedian and actor, star of the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
Why Ray matters
Ray Romano is a well-known celebrity poker player, a regular at the WSOP Main Event and at charity poker events since the poker boom.
FAQ about Ray Romano
Does Ray Romano play the World Series of Poker?
Yes, he has played the WSOP Main Event several times, including in 2008.
What kind of poker player is Ray Romano?
He calls himself a conservative player and jokes that Brad Garrett plays the opposite style.
How many WSOP bracelets does Ray Romano have?
Ray Romano has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
