Sorel Mizzi (born April 16, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian professional poker player. Mizzi plays online poker under the names of "Imper1um" and "Zangbezan24". As of January 19, 2015[update], information gathered by Cardplayer.com's database states Sorel Mizzi has live tournament earnings of over $10.6 million. He also has online tournament earnings of approximately $3.6 million.[1] He is also a regular in the online high-stakes cash games where he plays at Titan Poker under the name of 'Imper1um'.
| Sorel Mizzi | |
|---|---|
 Sorel Mizzi in 2015 | |
| Nickname(s) | Imper1um, Zangbezan24 |
| Born | April 16, 1986 (age 38) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 15 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 95th, 2011 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 5 |
| Money finish(es) | 14 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 4 |
| Money finish(es) | 7 |
Poker
editMizzi's live tournament finishes include a tenth place at the September 2006 Ultimate Bet Aruba Poker Classic for $29,800, and in April 2007, a third place at the 2007 Irish Poker Open where he earned $280,284.[2][3] In 2008 Mizzi finished 2nd in the £5,000 – Pot Limit Omaha Event at the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe.[4] In June 2013, he had his largest tournament cash to date with a 3rd place finish in the HK$ 1,000,000 No Limt Hold'em - Main Event at the GuangDong Asia Millions in Macau for $2,073,868.[5]
As of 2023, Mizzi's live tournament winnings exceed $13,500,000.[6] Sorel is sponsored by betting company Titan Poker.
In late December 2010, Mizzi was named both 2010 BLUFF Player of the Year [7] and 2010 PTPR Tournament Poker Player of the Year [8]
World Poker Tour
editAt the World Poker Tour Championship at the Bellagio in 2007, Mizzi finished 15th, winning $154,705. At the 2007 World Series of Poker, Mizzi cashed three times, including 208th in the no limit Texas hold'em main event.[9]
At the 2008 Five Diamond World Poker Classic, Mizzi won the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, earning $143,050.[10]
Full Tilt Online Poker Series
editOn February 15, 2007, Mizzi won Event #7 of FTOPS III, a $216 buy in No-Limit hold'em tournament with a prize of $90,384.[11]
In May 2007, Mizzi won his 2nd FTOPS title, taking home $40,972 for his victory in event #8 of FTOPS IV, a $216 buy in Pot-Limit Hold'em tournament. The win made Mizzi the second player in FTOPS history to win two events.[12]
In 2011, Mizzi topped the FTOPS XX leaderboard after cashing in 17 of the series 45 events and earning 1,365 points.[13]
Full Tilt Poker scandal
editIn December 2007, Mizzi admitted taking over from another location the account of his friend, Chris Vaughn, during the middle of a Full Tilt Poker tournament. Mizzi went on to win the event but was disqualified, with first prize going to the original second-place finisher.[14] Mizzi apologized for his action.[15][16]
Titan Poker sponsorship
editAs of March 2010, Sorel is sponsored by online poker room Titan Poker as the leader of their Pro Team.[17] During 2010, his major winnings include finishing 13th in the $5,000 buy-in no-limit hold’em event of EPT Caribbean Adventure for $16,295 and fifth in the heads-up event for $17,600; a 3rd place at the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in January for $659K. second place in February at the L.A. Poker Classic’s $500 buy-in double stack event ($20,530) and sixth in the Classic’s $1,000 buy-in hold’em event ($9,210); 1st place at the Wynn Classic in the $2,000 buy-in no-limit hold’em event for $85,147 and a fifth place in the $1,500 buy-in no-limit hold’em event for $10,389. Sorel then followed it up by securing his first victories as a Titan Team captain during EPT Snowfest by winning two side events (€1,000+€100 NLHE Freezeout and the €500+€50 rebuy tournament) for a total of $95K.
In April he finished 81st in the Main Event of NAPT Mohegan Sun for $8,500. Then he won 1st place for $170,000 at the Borgata Spring Poker Open's East Coast Championship in Atlantic City. Mizzi also took 6th place in the €25,000 buy-in EPT Monte Carlo High Roller Event for $190,000. He won a SCOOP title - $118,500 for 1st place in event #32, and a 2nd Place in the WPT High-Roller event (€20 000 buy-in) for €120 000.[18]
References
edit- ^ "Imper1um". PokerStake. July 28, 2006. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "2006 UltimateBet Aruba Poker Classic, Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "PaddyPower Irish Poker Open 2007, The Irish Open - No Limit Holdem Freezeout". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "World Series Of Poker Europe - WSOPE 2008, Pot Limit Omaha". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "GuangDong Asia Millions, No Limt Hold'em - Main Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Sorel Mizzi's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ 2010 BLUFF Player of the Year Archived July 14, 2012, at archive.today
- ^ Danis, Eric (December 31, 2010). "SOREL MIZZI WINS PTPR POY, GRINDER, SELSBT, BJERKMANN AMONGST OTHER WINNERS". POKER TOURNAMENT PLAYER RANKINGS. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, World Championship No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "No-Limit Hold'em – Event 4". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved December 3, 2008.
- ^ Patrick, Shawn (February 15, 2007). "Online Poker: Kristy_sea Wins FTOPS No-Limit Rebuy - Poker News". Cardplayer.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ "Halfrek Takes Down Two FTOPS VIII Events".
- ^ Holloway, Chad (May 6, 2011). "The Online Railbird Report: Sahamies Books Win; Mizzi Wins FTOPS XX Leaderboard". PokerNews.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Caldwell, John (December 5, 2007). "Online Poker: Chris Vaughn and Sorel 'Imper1um' Mizzi Speak, Part 1". PokerNews.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Betfair.com: Setting the record straight on that FTP issue
- ^ Caldwell, John (December 6, 2007). "Online Poker: Chris Vaughn and Sorel 'Imper1um' Mizzi Speak, Part 2". PokerNews.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Titan Poker signs current hottest tournament player Sorel Mizzi
- ^ McAdam, Rebecca (March 28, 2010). "Sorel Mizzi Hits Double Jackpot in Austria". CardPlayer. Retrieved March 24, 2024.