Josh Arieh
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Joshua Arieh is an American
professional poker
player. Arieh has been competing in poker competitions since 1999. He is married to Angela Arieh, with whom he has three children.
(WSOP) main event and has a World Series of Poker title in Limit
Texas hold 'em
in 1999
and a 2nd place finish at the 2000 World Series of Poker
Pot Limit
Omaha event to Johnny Chan
. At the 2005 World Series of Poker
, he earned his second bracelet by defeating Chris Ferguson
in a Pot Limit Omaha event. He has numerous other tournament victories and final table television appearances. Arieh has played for over 12 years in the Atlanta area and has garnered a reputation as a tough high limit player.
during his career, lambasting Harry Demetriou
after an important hand in the Main Event of the 2004 World Series of Poker
and, after being eliminated from that tournament, pulling one of the remaining players (David Williams
) aside and whispering, "bust this motherfucker
," referring to the other remaining opponent, eventual champion Greg Raymer
. He subsequently apologized after both incidents. In July 2008, he started playing online at Full Tilt Poker
.
In addition to poker, Josh Arieh is also good friends with former professional baseball player John Smoltz
. Josh was Smoltz's caddy when Smoltz attempted to qualify for the US Open Championship in 2010.
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $5,700,000. Most of his tournament winnings ($3,436,897) have come at the WSOP.
United States
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professional poker
Poker
Poker is a family of card games that share betting rules and usually hand rankings. Poker games differ in how the cards are dealt, how hands may be formed, whether the high or low hand wins the pot in a showdown , limits on bet sizes, and how many rounds of betting are allowed.In most modern poker...
player. Arieh has been competing in poker competitions since 1999. He is married to Angela Arieh, with whom he has three children.
Tournament history
Arieh finished 3rd in the 2004 World Series of Poker2004 World Series of Poker
The 2004 World Series of Poker was held at Binion's Horseshoe after Harrah's Entertainment purchased the casino and the rights to the tournament in January...
(WSOP) main event and has a World Series of Poker title in Limit
Betting (poker)
In the game of poker, the play largely centers on the act of betting, and as such, a protocol has been developed to speed up play, lessen confusion, and increase security while playing...
Texas hold 'em
Texas hold 'em
Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker. The game consists of two cards being dealt face down to each player and then five community cards being placed face-up by the dealer—a series of three then two additional single cards , with...
in 1999
1999 World Series of Poker
-Preliminary events:-Final table:-Other High Finishes:NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.-External Links:*...
and a 2nd place finish at the 2000 World Series of Poker
2000 World Series of Poker
-Preliminary events:-Main Event:There were 512 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.Ferguson had a 10 to 1 chip lead when starting his heads-up vs Cloutier. After a see-saw battle, Ferguson decided to call Cloutier's AQ all-in with his own A9...
Pot Limit
Betting (poker)
In the game of poker, the play largely centers on the act of betting, and as such, a protocol has been developed to speed up play, lessen confusion, and increase security while playing...
Omaha event to Johnny Chan
Johnny Chan (poker player)
Johnny Chan rather than his Chinese birth name. born in Guangzhou, China in 1957) is a Chinese American professional poker player. He has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, including 1987 and 1988 World Series of Poker main events consecutively....
. At the 2005 World Series of Poker
2005 World Series of Poker
The 2005 World Series of Poker opened play on June 2, continuing through the Main Event No Limit World Championship starting on July 7. The conclusion of the Main Event on July 15 marked the close of play, and the largest prize in sports and/or television history at the time was awarded to the...
, he earned his second bracelet by defeating Chris Ferguson
Chris Ferguson
Christopher Philip Ferguson is an American professional poker player. He has won five World Series of Poker events, including the 2000 WSOP Main Event, and the 2008 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. On September 20, 2011, the U.S...
in a Pot Limit Omaha event. He has numerous other tournament victories and final table television appearances. Arieh has played for over 12 years in the Atlanta area and has garnered a reputation as a tough high limit player.
Personality
Arieh is something of a divisive figure, such as often relying on verbal bullying when trying to force a hand. He has earned the friendship and respect of many of his competitors, but has also committed several faux pasFaux pas
A faux pas is a violation of accepted social norms . Faux pas vary widely from culture to culture, and what is considered good manners in one culture can be considered a faux pas in another...
during his career, lambasting Harry Demetriou
Harry Demetriou
Charidimos Demetriou is a British poker player.-World Series of Poker:Demetriou first became known in poker circles for his 3rd place finish at the $2,000 no limit Texas hold 'em tournament at the 2002 World Series of Poker won by Layne Flack...
after an important hand in the Main Event of the 2004 World Series of Poker
2004 World Series of Poker
The 2004 World Series of Poker was held at Binion's Horseshoe after Harrah's Entertainment purchased the casino and the rights to the tournament in January...
and, after being eliminated from that tournament, pulling one of the remaining players (David Williams
David Williams (card player)
David Anthony Williams is a professional poker player and popular Magic: The Gathering player.-Personal life:Williams was born in Arlington, Texas. He briefly attended Princeton University before switching to study economics at Southern Methodist University...
) aside and whispering, "bust this motherfucker
Motherfucker
Motherfucker is a vulgarism which, in its most literal sense, refers to one who participates in sexual intercourse with a mother, either someone else's mother, or his own.- Variants :...
," referring to the other remaining opponent, eventual champion Greg Raymer
Greg Raymer
Gregory Raymer nicknamed "Fossilman," is a professional poker player. He is best known for winning the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event.-Early life:...
. He subsequently apologized after both incidents. In July 2008, he started playing online at Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt Poker is an online poker card room that opened in June 2004 with the involvement of poker professionals Howard Lederer, Phil Ivey, Andy Bloch, Mike Matusow, Jennifer Harman and Chris Ferguson...
.
In addition to poker, Josh Arieh is also good friends with former professional baseball player John Smoltz
John Smoltz
John Andrew Smoltz is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and active sportscaster. He is best known for his prolific career of more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, in which he garnered eight All-Star selections and received the Cy Young Award in 1996...
. Josh was Smoltz's caddy when Smoltz attempted to qualify for the US Open Championship in 2010.
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 1999 World Series of Poker -Preliminary events:-Final table:-Other High Finishes:NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.-External Links:*... |
$3,000 Limit Hold'em | $202,800 |
| 2005 2005 World Series of Poker The 2005 World Series of Poker opened play on June 2, continuing through the Main Event No Limit World Championship starting on July 7. The conclusion of the Main Event on July 15 marked the close of play, and the largest prize in sports and/or television history at the time was awarded to the... |
$2,000 Pot Limit Omaha | $381,600 |
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $5,700,000. Most of his tournament winnings ($3,436,897) have come at the WSOP.