Michael Mizrachi Joins LockPro Elite
January 21, 2013 12:02 pmFlorida pro Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is not only one of the most talented poker players on the circuit today, he is also one of its most sought after in terms of sponsorship.
The 32 year-old is already affiliated with a number of businesses, such as The International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT), the Breeders Cup, the Deep Stacks Poker Tour and the Turlock Poker Room, Now Michael Mizrachi has added to his ever increasing list of sponsors by officially announcing he has joined Lock Poker as a member of its LockPRO team.
Commenting on their new signing Lock Poker CEO Jennifer Larson, said: “Michael is a pioneer of this industry. He is the perfect combination of dedication, passion, insight, perseverance and unbelievable skill. Players like Michael are the the back bone of this industry and what makes it great.”
Few would argue with that statement as since cashing in at his first live tournament back in 2004, Mizrachi has gone on to become one of poker’s most respected and successful pros. With $14,324,079 in live tournament cashes Mizrachi is now placed 8th overall on poker’s ‘All Time Money List’ and has 3 World Series Of Poker bracelets and 2 World Poker Tour titles counted amongst his impressive list of accolades.
The Grinder will now join such pros as Annette Obrestad, Chris Moorman, Casey Jarzabek, Melanie Weisner and Paul Volpe at the popular US-facing online poker room. Talking about his new sponsorship deal, Mizrachi explained: “Lock has grown exponentially and proven to be a leader in the online poker industry in a very short period of time. I am excited about this partnership with Lock and even more excited to join their team of pros. I can’t wait to get started.”