Michael Mizrachi Wins Seminole Hard Rock Event in Florida

Michael Mizrachi, a four times WSOP bracelet winner, has just added yet another tournament title to his impressive resume by taking down the $570 NLHE Six-Max event at the poker festival currently taking place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood. While its first place payout of $32,899 represented just a fraction of the million dollar prizes he has won in the past, the 35 year-old pro nevertheless seemed buoyed by triumphing in his home state of Florida, and later commented:
“I mean it’s great cause I’m only three miles from here. It’s nice that I’m just down the block. I don’t have to jump on a plane and travel 10 hours to get back home. It’s just awesome that I can take my car back home. Home court is always in your favor.”
Michael ‘The Grinder’ Mizrachi has now earned $14,682,172 from live tournaments since his first cash back in 2004, ranking him at number 15 on poker’s “All Time Money List.”
The $570 buy-in event attracted 312 entries to create a prize pool worth $156,000. On the second and final day of the competition, Michael Mizrachi subsequently entered the final table as the chip leader with three times the ammo of his nearest rival. By the time ‘The Grinder’ reached the heads-up phase, he had his remaining opponent outgunned by a ratio of 10 to 1, and on the deciding hand Steve Karp went all-in preflop holding Q-9, only to be called by Mizrachi with A-7. The A-7-5-10-J board then sealed the deal, and so Karp had to settle for a runner-up finish worth $22,308, while Mizrachi claimed the title.
“I felt unstoppable. I couldn’t lose a hand. When that goes out your way and you’re playing well, you can’t lose,” explained Mizrachi after his impressive victory.
Final Table Results:
1st: Michael Mizrachi – $32,899
2nd: Steve Karp – $22,308
3rd: Jay Romano – $14,586
4th: John Dollinger – $11,638
5th: Kobi Ribak – $8,736
6th: Almog Biton – $6,724


Poker News
Matt Waxman Claims 2018 WPT Tournament of Champions Title
28 May 2018
The WPT Tournament of Champions (TOC) is an invitational only tournament consisting of past WPT champions, who can enter the competition for $15k if they wish, or this season’s winners, who automatically receive a free seat, airfare and hotel accommodations through to the end of season finale. The World Poker Tour Tournament of Champions subsequently
MSPT Hosts Largest Poker Tournament in Michigan History
26 May 2018
Mark Brazis has won the biggest poker tournament in Michigan state history after besting a field of 1,287 runners over four days at the $1,100 MSPT Battle Creek for $221,323. The Indiana resident had just $31,264 in winnings from three cashes going into the MSPT Main Event, and after claiming his famous victory, the 36-year-old
Valentin Vornicu Wins Record 12th WSOP Circuit Title
16 May 2018
Valentin Vornicu, has extended his lead over Maurice Hawkins as the World Series of Poker Circuit’s top title holder after winning a 12th ring at the WSOPC Harrah’s New Orleans $365 No Limit Hold’em event. Furthermore, Vornicu’s latest victory worth $24,084 comes just one day after he won a record 11th ring at the $365
Phil Ivey Takes Down Short Deck Event in Montenegro for $605k
14 May 2018
Phil Ivey may not be a regular on the tournament scene anymore, preferring instead to devote his time to playing high stakes cash games in Asia, but when the former world number one does get round to entering a live tourney he continues to represent a huge threat in the eyes of his opponents. Of