The Poker Museum

Welcome to The Poker Museum!
We are a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and legends of poker. As a newly developed organization we are continuously looking to build our vision into a top notch museum that will stand for years to come and pass along the rich history of the poker community. To make this come true we must have the support of the community; this can be in the form of financial support or items for display. If you are looking to get involved or donate to the museum please find our donation page for any financial donations or reach out to us for exhibit items you would like to donate or put on loan.

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…

Exhibits

Legendary Players

Explore stories of poker legends who defined the game.

Historic Moments

Relive unforgettable moments from poker history.

Exhibits

Discover unique items and memorabilia from the poker world.

help us do more

Support the preservation of poker history. Your contribution helps us collect artifacts, build exhibits, and share the story of poker with the world.

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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 Favorite poker player is Jennifer Tilly, who she says is a positive representative of women in poker.

Chad Holloway, PR & Media Manager

Chad Holloway has been a longtime member of the poker media since 2009, primarily with PokerNews, where he’s served as PR & Media Manager and host of the award-winning PokerNews Podcast. In 2013, he claimed a gold bracelet in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Employees Event, and in 2019, won the inaugural Poker Industry Championship. He is considered a poker historian of sorts with connections to many of the game’s all-time greats.”

Danette “Dee” Smith

Danette “Dee” Smith began playing poker in 2009 after learning to play online. Since then, she has competed in major poker tournaments across the country and developed a deep appreciation for the game, its history, and the community surrounding it.

When Dee first learned about the Poker Museum and Dave’s vision for creating it, she was all in. She brings a common-sense approach, an eye for beauty and detail, and a strong commitment to helping make the Museum a reality. As the Museum’s first major donor, Dee provided foundational support for the project and helped set its vision in motion.