Adam Friedman

Adam Friedman is an American professional poker player born and resides in Gahanna, OH. He has total live earnings of $4.7 million, with his best live cash of $312,417 coming in June 2019 at the 50th WSOP in Las Vegas. He has won 5 WSOP bracelets.

Adam Friedman: Early Life

Adam Friedman grew up in a family that valued education and hard work. His father, Marc, practiced law for 35 years, while his mother, Donna, was a teacher for three decades. He has a younger sister, Jenna. During his childhood, Friedman played tennis and later pursued higher education at Indiana University, majoring in marketing and operations management, with minors in Russian studies and communication.

While in college, Friedman discovered poker during his junior year, playing casual games with friends. His interest grew after finding a $3-$6 limit hold’em charity game in Ohio, where he realized poker could be profitable. After graduating with two degrees and no clear career path, he took a year off to explore poker, winning a satellite entry to the 2005 WSOP main event. There, he placed 43rd, earning $235,390 and setting the foundation for his professional poker career.

Adam Friedman: Live Tournament Participation

Adam Friedman recorded his first live cash in July 2005, finishing 43rd in the $10,000 NLH World Championship Event at the 36th WSOP in Las Vegas. He earned $235,390 for his performance.

In December 2005, he competed in the $15,300 Main Event – NLH at the Fourth Annual Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas, he placed 26th and earned $48,300.

In April 2006, Friedman secured his first major tournament victory by winning the $5,100 Main Event – No Limit Hold’em at the Midwest Regional Poker Championships in Elizabeth. He earned $147,940.

In March 2014, Friedman participated in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – WPT LA Poker Classic Main Event in Los Angeles, finishing 6th and earning $200,440.

Friedman’s best live cash came in June 2019 when he won the $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship – 6-Handed event at the 50th WSOP in Las Vegas. His 1st-place finish added $312,417 to his career earnings and marked a significant achievement.

In March 2022, he claimed another victory by winning the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the Hard Rock Cincinnati Lucky Hearts Poker Open in Cincinnati, earning $171,020.

In his most recent appearance, in November 2024, Friedman participated in the $1,000 Pot Limit Omaha – 6-Max Championship during the WSOP Online at WSOP.com (MI/NJ/NV). He finished 20th, earning $2,272.

Adam Friedman’s 5 WSOP Bracelet

• June 2012: $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo (Event #15) – 43rd WSOP Las Vegas ($269,037)
• June 2018: $10,000 Dealers Choice 6 Handed (Event #18) – 49th WSOP Las Vegas ($293,275)
• June 2019: $10,000 Dealers Choice Championship – 6-Handed (Event #35) – 50th WSOP Las Vegas ($312,417)
• October 2021: $10,000 Dealer’s Choice 6 Handed Championship (Event #36) – 52nd WSOP Las Vegas ($248,350)
• June 2022: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship (Event #22) – 53rd WSOP Las Vegas ($248,254)