Perry Friedman (May 15, 1968 – January 21, 2024) was an American professional poker player who won the 2002 World Series of Poker $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event and was a founding member of the Tiltboys.[2]
| Perry Friedman | |
|---|---|
 Friedman playing at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | The Baiter |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Born | May 15, 1968 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2024 (aged 55) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 50 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 526th, 2017 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 2[1] |
World Series of Poker
editFriedman has cashed 50 times at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), winning the 2002 World Series of Poker $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event, earning $176,860, he also has made seven other final tables, 3rd in the $2,500 Seven-card stud event at the 2000 World Series of Poker won by Chris Ferguson, 4th at the 2002 World Series of Poker in the $2,000 S.H.O.E. event won by Phil Ivey, 3rd in the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2005 World Series of Poker won by Erik Seidel, 7th in the 2007 World Series of Poker $3,000 No Limit Hold'em event won by Shankar Pillai, 4th in the 2012 World Series of Poker $5,000 Seven-card stud event won by John Monnette, 3rd in the 2017 World Series of Poker $10,000 Seven-card stud event won by Mike Wattel, and 7th in the 2022 World Series of Poker $3,000 H.O.R.S.E event won by Lawrence Brandt.[3][2]
World Series of Poker bracelets
edit| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better | $176,860 |
Other poker events
editAt the World Poker Tour 2004 Legends of Poker, Friedman just missed making the six-player final table finishing in 9th for $49,575.[2]
Friedman's total live tournament winnings exceeded $1,135,000.[2] His 50 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,055,933 of those winnings.[4]
Death
editFriedman died from complications after Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumor surgery on January 21, 2024, at the age of 55.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Perry Friedman". World Poker Tour. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Perry Friedman's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "33rd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2002, Limit Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Perry Friedman". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Holloway, Chad (January 22, 2024). "Founding Tiltboy Member & WSOP Bracelet Winner Perry Friedman Passes Away at Age 55". PokerNews.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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