Poker's Big Winners of 2012: Greg Raymer, Ben Sulsky, Phil Ivey, and Marvin Rettenmaier

2012 was a standout year for several poker players, each making significant strides in the world of poker. Greg Raymer, known for his consistent performances, won four tournaments in the Heartland Poker Tour. His victories, though not the largest in terms of prize money, were impressive due to their frequency and consistency over four months.

Ben Sulsky, recognized as one of the top online poker players, earned over $3.5 million in online tournaments. His success highlighted the competitive nature of online poker, where players can win substantial amounts of money.

Phil Ivey, a legendary figure in poker, had a notable comeback year. He won $3,657,531 in live tournaments, including a significant victory in a turbo tournament with a $250,000 buy-in. Ivey's performance at the World Series of Poker was particularly impressive, where he reached five final tables in two weeks.

Marvin Rettenmaier, often referred to as 'Mad Marvin,' had a breakthrough year. He won two WPT tournaments in a row and was recognized as one of the top players of 2012 by various poker rankings. His achievements included winning the WPT Championship and being named the best player of the year by the magazine Bluff.