Fred Goldberg is an American professional poker player from Hollywood, Florida.[1]
| Fred Goldberg | |
|---|---|
 Fred Goldberg at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Residence | Hollywood, Florida |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 8 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 10th, 2006 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 5 |
Poker career
editGoldberg's first major poker success came in the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event, where he finished in 10th place winning $1,154,527.[2] Goldberg was able to find continued success after the 2006 WSOP.[3] He finished 48th in the 2008 WSOP 2,000 no-limit hold 'em event earning $7,823.[4] He was eliminated in 2008 WSOP Main Event by Brian "ZBT" Horton and did not cash.[5]
In 2011, Goldberg entered the final table in the Borgata Poker Open as second in chips.[6][7] He eventually finished in fourth place earning $280,925. Controversy erupted when Goldberg confronted eventual winner Bahbak Oboodi's rail, resulting in fans being ejected from the audience.[8]
He was known for bearing a strong resemblance to Chris Moneymaker, the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event champion.[9] Since then, Goldberg has cashed in some World Poker Tour events and had some success at the 2007 World Series of Poker. At the 2007 World Series of Poker, he had five cashes and won his first career bracelet in a $1,500 buy-in Mixed Hold'em (Limit/No Limit) championship winning $204,935.[10]
As of 2015, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,400,000.[11] His twelve cashes at the WSOP account for $1,412,891 of those winnings.[1]
World Series of Poker bracelets
edit| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $1,500 Mixed Hold 'Em (Limit/No-Limit) | $204,935 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Fred Goldberg". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ "37th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2006, No Limit Texas Hold'em - World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Calistri, Amy (July 31, 2007). "The WSOP Class of '06: Part I". PokerNews. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ Feldman, Andrew (June 7, 2008). "WSOP Event 7 results". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ "Fred Goldberg Eliminated". PokerNews. July 6, 2008. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ Burton, Earl (September 23, 2011). "Bobby Oboodi, Fred Goldberg Lead Final Table At WPT Borgata Poker Open". Poker News Daily. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ "Fred Goldberg vs Joe Dittmar Again Borgata Poker Open Level 30: 40,000-80,000". worldpokertour.com. September 22, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ Welman, Jessica (September 24, 2011). "WPT: Bobby Oboodi Wins Record Borgata Event". BLUFF.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ Ferrara, Dave (July 1, 2013). "The Boom and The Bubble". BLUFF.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, Mixed Hold'em (Limit/No Limit)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "Fred Goldberg's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 9, 2023.