New series starting now: Getting to Know the Phenoms. Real players. Real stories. Real grinders.

We're shining a spotlight on the people who give this platform its energy. Let’s meet the Phenoms.

Ryan “Lengthwise” Hayes

Ryan “Lengthwise” Hayes is a longtime NLH tournament and cash-game specialist who has been deeply invested in poker for more than 14 years. Based in Geneva, Illinois, Ryan brings both competitive fire and analytical discipline to every session. Whether he’s battling the .25/.50 cash streets or firing the $25 Deepstack NLH on Phenom, he plays with intention, focus, and an eagerness to constantly improve.

Name: Ryan Hayes

Screen name: Lengthwise905

What do you specialize in: NLH tournaments & NLH Cash Games .10/.25 .25/.50 & .50/1.

Occupation: Sales

City residing in: Geneva, Illinois

Tell us about your Family: I have a great mother and father. As well as an older sister and two younger twin brothers.

How long have you been playing poker: 14 years.

What drew you to poker: The game excites me and stimulates my mind to become better.

Favorite poker game: On Phenom Poker my favorite games are the $25 deepstack NLH $2,000 guaranteed and the $25 NLH $300 guaranteed.

Favorite starting hand: Besides AA, KK, and QQ. I really love playing suited connectors and one gap connectors such as 10J suited or 68 suited.

Live or online: I am much better and more experienced online. But I do play live occasionally.

Favorite poker room: Elgin Victoria Casino in Illinois.

Poker Pro you admire most: Alex Foxen - I feel the best player currently.

Biggest poker win: 1st Place for $7,500 on Full Tilt Poker in 2010. It was on the $5 Rebuy game during doubles week.

Best poker experience: Winning the tournament above. It was such a thrill and sense of accomplishment.

Poker pet peeve: Players that take a long time to act constantly.

If you could sit down with any 5 people to play poker with, who would you pick: Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Alex Foxen, Alan Keating, and Jungleman.

Phenom Nemesis (all in fun): Bobarino, Buckets, and WoO I feel are the best and most challenging players to play against on Phenom Poker.

What brought you to Phenom: Excited by the new approach to having crypto deposits and withdraws. Also the token ownership and rakeback. Phenom is an amazing platform.

Hobbies outside of poker: I enjoy hiking in nature and hanging out on Chicago’s lake side.

Favorite sports teams: Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.

Favorite types of music and bands to listen to: I enjoy seeing live music. My favorite band is called moe. Check them out!

Favorite TV show: I am a huge Always Sunny in Philadelphia fan.

Favorite meal: Can’t go wrong with Pizza.

What are you usually doing when playing online: I used to listen to music and watch tv. But I found it’s better to concentrate with nothing going on but the poker.

Any Final Words: Come join Phenom Poker it’s a great site and has a very unique experience.

Join the Phenom Community

Experience the next evolution of poker. With cutting-edge features and a growing community of players, now is the perfect time to get involved. Sign up today, claim your spot, and see why everyone is talking about Phenom Poker.

👉 Join the action here: play.phenompoker.com