Greg "Fossilman" Raymer leaves PokerStars

**msuduster** · 02-01-2011 08:36 AM

If you've logged into Stars and tried to find Raymer under the stars pros, you've noticed he's no longer listed.

According to Kathy Lieberts Twitter feed, she essentially said Stars was cutting pro compensation and Raymer decided to leave rather than take a cut.

This is too bad for Raymer, a fine ambassador for poker and longtime pro.

**ravensfan929** · 02-01-2011 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by msuduster

If you've logged into Stars and tried to find Raymer under the stars pros, you've noticed he's no longer listed.

According to Kathy Lieberts Twitter feed, she essentially said Stars was cutting pro compensation and Raymer decided to leave rather than take a cut.

This is too bad for Raymer, a fine ambassador for poker and longtime pro.

Its not like he is Phil Ivey or something so he should of took the cut, if he would win more often then maybe his pay wouldnt be cut.

**floppinthenuts** · 02-01-2011 02:57 PM

meh... never really liked him anyways. i think his ego got the better of him and he decided to leave

**ravensfan929** · 02-01-2011 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by floppinthenuts

meh... never really liked him anyways. i think his ego got the better of him and he decided to leave

Yea thats what im thinking, he thinks he is worth more than he actually is.

**msuduster** · 02-01-2011 04:47 PM

I think Stars sees the value of bringing in young internet guys like Lex Veldhuis. They're cheaper and likely do better in tournaments / cash games than the ME winners.

Now if you've won millions and managed your money wisely then taking a pay cut probably isn't a big deal. Someone like Chris Moneymaker I'm sure would take the deal. He plays on a semi-regular basis but it's not like he's setting the world on fire with his results. He's probably more than happy to earn side income from Stars and get his tourney entries paid for.

**crazee55** · 02-02-2011 06:56 AM

So is it possible he will go somewhere else? I don't play on PS anymore, so really doesn't matter to me. Or are they allowed to go to another poker site as a pro?

**msuduster** · 02-02-2011 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by crazee55

So is it possible he will go somewhere else? I don't play on PS anymore, so really doesn't matter to me. Or are they allowed to go to another poker site as a pro?

It's possible but if he left over a pat issue the only place to go is full tilt. I doubt theyd have much interest.