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Michael Mizrachi

American poker player (born )

Michael Mizrachi

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Nickname(s)The Grinder
ResidenceHollywood, Florida
Born () January 5, (age&#;44)
Bracelet(s)6
Final table(s)20
Money finish(es)92
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		5th,
Title(s)2
Final table(s)7
Money finish(es)19
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1

Michael David Mizrachi (born January 5, ) is an American professional poker player who won the , and World Series of Poker $50, Players Championship.[1][2] Mizrachi also has two World Poker Tour titles, and he finished 5th in the Main Event of the World Series of Poker.

In January , Mizrachi signed on as a team pro member with Lock Poker.[3]

Personal life

Mizrachi was born in Miami, Florida.[4] He is the younger brother of Robert Mizrachi who has numerous World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour finishes to his own name. He has a twin brother Eric Mizrachi (a semi-amateur poker player[5]) and a younger brother, Daniel Jay Mizrachi, who is a professional DJ, also known as DJ Mizrachi; and a casual poker player with three cashes in the Main Event.[6] Mizrachi is fluent in Hebrew, as his father, Ezra Mizrachi, is of Iraqi Jewish origin.[7] Growing up, Mizrachi wanted to become a doctor but dropped out of college to play poker full-time.

Mizrachi has three children: Paul William (named after his grandfather), Julie and Joseph Mizrachi. He lives in Hollywood, Florida.[8] He purchased a motor home out of his poker winnings which he used to keep his family near him when he was on the road, but eventually sold it as it was depreciating in value.[9] In early , a federal tax lien in the amount of $, was filed against Mizrachi for unpaid taxes related to his earnings from to [10] Mizrachi also had two residential properties in Florida foreclosed on including a condominium he owned with his brother, Robert.[10] In , Aidiliy Mizrachi, his wife, divorced Michael for irreconcilable differences.

Poker

Live poker

Tournaments

As of , Mizrachi's live tournament winnings exceed $17,,[11] His 87 cashes at the WSOP account for over $9,, of those winnings.[12]

World Series of Poker

In the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Mizrachi tied the record of seven money finishes in a single year.[13] In the World Series of Poker, he finished third in the $10, Pot-Limit Omaha World Championship.[14] In , Mizrachi won his first bracelet in The Poker Player's Championship, defeating Vladimir Shchemelev heads-up and winning $1,, His brother Robert Mizrachi finished 5th in the same event.[15] Later that year, Mizrachi also made the November Nine in the Main Event.[16] He would go on to finish 5th, earning $2,,, and was eliminated by eventual winner Jonathan Duhamel.

Despite his strong performance at the WSOP, Frank Kassela was awarded the Player of the Year award based on the pre-existing scoring system. This was controversial because some felt that Mizrachi's year was better, which resulted in a refinement of the scoring system.[17] Mizrachi's success in led to ESPN poker announcer Norman Chad labelling it "The Year of The Grinder".

In , Mizrachi just missed winning another WSOP title when he took 2nd in the $2, Omaha/Stud Eight or Better event for $,[18]

At the WSOPE, Mizrachi won his second bracelet in the €10, No Limit Hold'em (Split Format) by defeating Shawn Buchanan in heads up play, earning €,[19]

Mizrachi made three final tables At the World Series of Poker and won his second $50, Poker Player's Championship title, earning $1,,, becoming the event's first two-time champion in the process.[20]

The WSOP Africa saw Mizrachi win the $3, Main Event in a field of players for his first circuit ring earning $, in the process.[21]

In , Mizrachi won the Poker Player's Championship for a record setting 3rd time, earning $1,,[22]

In , Mizrachi won his fifth bracelet in Event # Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better, besting a field of players for $,[23]

World Poker Tour

In January , Mizrachi finished fifth in the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Poker Open at a table also featuring Daniel Negreanu and Scotty Nguyen.[24] The next month, he won a first prize of $1,, at the L.A.

Poker Classic, defeating a final table including Ted Forrest and Erick Lindgren.[25] He also finished 11th place (out of entrants) in the $25, WPT Championship.[26]

Style

Mizrachi is a methodical grinder carefully avoiding large confrontations as he steers his way through a large field - even if it means playing his high pocket pairs a little casual.[citation needed]

Cash games

Mizrachi played during the second season of High Stakes Poker.[27]

Online poker

Tournaments

In , Mizrachi won the $ No Limit Hold'em - Crazy 8's Encore (Online Bracelet Event #30) marking his first online bracelet and sixth bracelet overall.[28]

Cash games

Inspired by his brother Rob’s online poker success Michael started online with Paradise Poker's $5/$10 Limit Hold’em and quickly moved on to PokerStars’ $30/$60 and then $/$ games.[29]

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
$50, The Poker Player's Championship $1,,
E€10, No Limit Hold'em (Split Format) €,
$50, The Poker Player's Championship $1,,
$50, The Poker Player's Championship $1,,
$1, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better $,
O$ No Limit Hold'em - Crazy 8's Encore $,

An "E" following a year denotes bracelet(s) won at the World Series of Poker Europe
An "O" following a year denotes bracelet(s) won during the World Series of Poker Online

Awards

In , Mizrachi won CardPlayer Magazine's Player of the Year Award.[30]

Mizrachi was named Poker Player of the Year in ALL IN Magazine.[31]

References

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    Rhon mizrachi biography of michael jackson He has continued training and teaching since then, with over 40 years of experience. He has dedicated his life to the art of Krav Maga. There are only a handful of people in the world who have a background close to his and Rhon is the only one who teaches in the U. Throughout his life, Rhon has chosen to enhance his skills as a martial artist, fighter, and Krav Maga practitioner through continued training. He has extensively trained in other styles Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing for examples , believing that training in and respecting other arts is part of what it means to be a martial artist.

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    Rhon mizrachi biography of michael w: Grandmaster Rhon Mizrachi is a student of Krav Maga founder Imi Lichtenfeld and is a Guardian of Krav Maga. He is a practitioner, teacher, mentor and martial artist.

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    Biography of michael jackson He has continued training and teaching since then, with over 40 years of experience. He has dedicated his life to the art of Krav Maga. Throughout his life, Rhon has chosen to enhance his skills as a martial artist, fighter, and Krav Maga practitioner through continued training. He has extensively trained in other styles Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing for examples , believing that training in and respecting other arts is part of what it means to be a martial artist. He continues to increase his own abilities through persistent training and teaching.

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    In January , Mizrachi signed on as a team pro member with Lock Poker. Mizrachi was born in Miami, Florida. He has a twin brother Eric Mizrachi a semi-amateur poker player [ 5 ] and a younger brother, Daniel Jay Mizrachi, who is a professional DJ , also known as DJ Mizrachi; and a casual poker player with three cashes in the Main Event. He lives in Hollywood, Florida. His brother Robert Mizrachi finished 5th in the same event.

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    Rhon mizrachi biography of michael Related Articles. On Tuesday night, a little before 10 pm local time, towering over the final table with his arms raised to the sky on the main stage inside the Amazon Room, Michael Mizrachi let out a visceral scream. Just 18, his older brother and four-time WSOP bracelet winner Rob took him to a casino for the very first time. One for each of the days they would spend at the Gila River Casino in Arizona. The Amazon Room was buzzing with excitement in a way it only does a few times every summer.

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