Preserving the History and Culture of Poker
Discover the legacy of poker through stories, artifacts, and iconic moments that shaped the game
ABOUT US
The Story Behind The Poker Museum
The idea for The Poker Museum didn’t come from a boardroom or a business plan—it came from a moment of clarity during the 2025 World Series of Poker. Surrounded by legends of the game, historic hands being replayed, and new champions being crowned, David Greer had a simple but powerful realization: poker’s history is everywhere… yet nowhere is it truly preserved.
When he shared the idea with the first friend he told, the response was blunt…
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Meet the Board
David Greer President, Executive Director and Founder
As a 20-year poker veteran, Dave’s history of poker Spans from home games while in the military all the way to the WSOP. Fueled by a lifelong passion for the game, Dave founded the Poker Museum to celebrate poker’s history and legends.
Timothy Bonnette Vice President, Director of Grant Strategy & Institutional Giving
Many things can be lost forever if not preserved, like how young Tim was in this picture. When asked to serve on the Poker Museum’s Board of Directors, he signed on immediately, excited to apply his business and leadership experience to preserving and archiving stories and artifacts to immortalize the great people in poker. Tim is a retired soldier who plays poker and teaches college English.
Michelle Greer, Treasurer
When the museum needed a Treasurer, Michelle’s experience working in government finance made her a natural fit. More a fan than player, Michelle loves the back stories and personality dynamics of poker players and wants to see them shared for generations. Her Favourite poker player is Jennifer Tilly, who she says is a positive representative of women in poker.
Mark Ferguson, Director
Mark is an instructor and entrepreneur with many years of experience in the bar and cocktail industry, working closely alongside the Poker and gaming community. When the opportunity arose to support The Poker Museum, he immediately recognized it as a meaningful endeavor aligned with his passions and experience.
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