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
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Born(1968-05-15)May 15, 1968
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 2024(2024-01-21) (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

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Friedman 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

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Year Event Prize Money
2002 $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better $176,860

Other poker events

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At 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

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Friedman died from complications after Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumor surgery on January 21, 2024, at the age of 55.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Perry Friedman". World Poker Tour. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Perry Friedman's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "33rd World Series of Poker - WSOP 2002, Limit Omaha Hi/Lo". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Perry Friedman". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  5. ^ 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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