Philipp Gruissem | |
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![]() Philipp Gruissem (2014) | |
Nickname(s) | philbort |
Residence | London |
Born | Krefeld, Germany | 30 January 1987
World Series of Poker | |
Money finish(es) | 6 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 28th, 2011 |
World Poker Tour | |
Money finish(es) | 1 |
European Poker Tour | |
Money finish(es) | 3 |
Philipp Gruissem (born 30 January 1987) is a German professional poker player from Krefeld.[1]
Gruissem began playing live tournaments in 2009. He finished 28th in the 2011 World Series of Poker earning over $240,000. Gruissem's biggest live tournament cash is winning the 2014 European Poker Tour €25,000 High Roller event, earning $1,378,059.[2]
Gruissem plays online under the nickname philbort.[3] As of 2023, Gruissem live tournament winnings exceed $11,500,000 putting him tenth on the German all time money list.[4][5]
Gruissem was born in Germany and currently resides in London. He co-founded the charity Raising for Effective Giving with fellow poker players Igor Kurganov and Liv Boeree.