Richard Gryko 🇬🇧

Richard Gryko, based in London, is a renowned figure in the poker world with nearly two decades of experience. He made his live tournament debut in 2005, competing in local events across the UK and steadily climbing the ranks. Before becoming a regular at live high-stakes tables, he was a standout in online poker, known online as "validandnotinuse," winning over $1.5 million on PokerStars. While he initially found success in No-Limit Texas Hold'em, including an 18th place finish in the 2017 WSOP Main Event, he eventually shifted his focus to four-card and five-card poker, laying the foundation for his recent status as a world-class Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) specialist.

Gricco is often described by his peers as a highly disciplined and level-headed player. Unlike some players who like to talk big, he always remains calm and focused, letting his superior skills speak for themselves. He has a deep and professional understanding of Pot-Limit Omaha, a game known for its high volatility and complex mathematical calculations. His strategy revolves around tight-aggressive play and exceptional multi-way pot control, which explains his consistent success in high-stakes, "small-handed" games. His transition from a versatile Texas Hold'em player to a Pot-Limit Omaha specialist perfectly demonstrates his ability to adapt to the evolving nature of poker.

According to Hendon Mob, Gryko's total live tournament winnings exceed $7.2 million, making him a formidable force in the high-stakes tournament world. His career highlight was the Triton Super High Roller Montenegro in May 2025, where he won the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, taking home $884,000. That June, Gryko continued his success at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, finishing third in the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller event for $1,000,423, his first million-dollar prize. His excellent form continued at the WSOP Paradise event at the end of 2025, where he finished fourth in the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $941,000, and again fourth in the $75,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event for $655,500. (Richard Gryko, photo credit: PokerNews, photographer Alicia Skillman)