Greg Back

Gregory Back (full name Gregory Back) is an American poker player born in Lexington, Kentucky. as of 2025 his live tournament earnings total $138,497, with a best single cash of $18,000. He has cashed multiple times in the World Poker Tour (WPT) and other major series, accumulating $34,839 in WPT earnings and 200 WPT points.

Gregory Back's total WPT earnings are $34,839, with the following specific results:

• 2010-2011 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic (Bellagio, Las Vegas): 71st place, $12,669.
• 2018-2019 WPTDeepStacks Immokalee (Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood): 16th place, $7,570.
• 2024 WPT Seminole Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open (Hollywood): 98th place, $8,200.
• 2025 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown (Hollywood): 175th place, $6,400.

In 2025, Back was active in events at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, making two final tables:

Event 49: $2,200 Deep Stack NLH (219 entries)

• 8th place, $12,300 At 9-handed, Back shoved for 90,000 chips with pocket nines. Opponent Petre Bogdan Ionescu held A4o and paired on the flop but failed to improve, allowing Back to double up. Later, at 8th place, he held 33 and flopped a draw, then called off against opponent's pocket tens. The river did not help Back, and he was eliminated.

Event 22: $1,100 Six-Max NLH (160 entries)

• 4th place, $11,925 He turned trips tens and shoved, but opponent Ryan Jones had flopped a set of aces. The river did not help Back, resulting in a fourth-place finish.

As of 2025, Back has more than 5 career cashes. His steady accumulation reflects the importance of long-term bankroll management. His consistent WPT cashes and final-table appearances in Seminole Hard Rock series demonstrate he is a competitive live player.