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Michael Mizrachi

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Michael Mizrachi

Michael Mizrachi

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Michael Mizrachi's Vital Stats:


Michael Mizrachi was born on January 5th, 1981 in Miami, Florida and started playing poker when he was a young teenager. He has one son with with his wife, Aidiliy.

Mizrachi is a great tournament player who has captured 2 World Poker Tour titles and consistently cashes in events. In 2005 alone, he won $2,472,439 at tournaments. In 2006, he captured Cardplayer Magazine's Player of the Year Award.

Michael Mizrachi's Notable Tournament Records:


  • 1st place: 2006 World Poker Tour Borgata Winter Open, No-Limit Hold'em Championship Event, Atlantic City
  • 2nd Place: 2006 World Poker Tour Gold Strike World Poker Open, No Limit Hold'em Championship, Tunica
  • 1st Place: 2005 World Poker Tour L.A. Poker Classic, No Limit Hold'em Championship, Los Angeles

Michael Mizrachi's Poker Nickname:


Mizrachi is known as ”The Grinder” for his solid & consistant style of play.

Mizrachi: 2006 Cardplayer of the Year:


In 2006, Mizrachi captured the Cardplayer Magazine Player of the Year award. He made 10 final tables, won seven tournaments, and cashed 31 times for $2,356,970 in tournament winnings.

Michael Mizrachi Trivia:


  • Mizrachi's brother, Robert, is also a successful poker player.
  • He also has a fraternal twin.
  • Young Mizrachi thought he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up
  • He bought a tour bus with his poker winnings, so he can keep his family near him when he is on the road.
  • He speaks fluent Hebrew.

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