Josh Arieh

Josh Arieh is an American professional poker player and head of PokerStake from Rochester, New York, who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with over $12.6 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $2,500,000 came when he finished in 3rd place at the 35th WSOP in May 2004. He has won 6 WSOP bracelets, achieving his first at the 30th WSOP in May 1999 and the most recent at the 54th WSOP in July 2023.

Josh Arieh: Early Life

Born on September 26, 1974, in Rochester, New York, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, when he was eight years old. Initially, he played pool in the local halls; however, he often waited for the pool games to finish so everyone could switch to poker. Watching skilled gamblers play at the poker tables sparked his interest in the game’s strategy. Consequently, he began focusing on poker, playing in home games around Atlanta to build his bankroll.

In the late 90s, he entered his first major tournament, where he won his first World Series of Poker gold bracelet, marking the beginning of his poker career. By 2021, he had been awarded WSOP Player of the Year.

Moreover, in recent years, Arieh has continued to be active in the poker community, participating in major tournaments and maintaining a presence in both the live and online poker scenes.

Josh Arieh: Live Tournament Participation

Josh Arieh’s first recorded live cash occurred in May 1999 at the 30th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He clinched his first bracelet in a $3,000 Limit Hold’em, winning $202,800.

In May 2004, Josh played in a $10,000 World Championship Event at the 35th WSOP. He finished in 3rd place and secured his biggest live cash of $2,500,000 to date.

At the Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas in December 2009, he earned a cash prize of $952,290. Josh entered in a $15,000 + 400 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event and finished in 3rd place.

Continuing his career, he competed in a $50,000 Poker Players Championship Event #58 at the 50th WSOP in June 2019. Josh finished in 2nd place and took home $679,426.

On June 4th, 2022, Josh joined in a $25,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller 8-Handed Event #8 at the 53rd WSOP. He reached the final table by securing 3rd place and earned $616,047.

Shortly after, on June 9th, he returned to the 53rd WSOP to compete in a $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller 8-Handed Event #19. Josh finished in 3rd place once again and cashed $644,365.

Emerging victorious at the 54th WSOP in July 2023, Josh secured his sixth bracelet by winning the $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. Bracelet Event #80, earning $711,313 in prize money.

Josh Other WSOP Bracelets

• June 2005: $2,000 Pot Limit Omaha at the 36th WSOP ($381,600)
• October 20th, 2021: $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha – 8 Handed Event #39 at the 52 WSOP ($204,766)
• November 3rd, 2021: $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo – 8 Handed Championship Event #66 at the 52nd WSOP ($484,791)
• June 2023: $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship Bracelet Event #22 at the 54th WSOP ($316,226)
  

Conclusion

Josh Arieh is a celebrated poker player known for his impressive achievements, including over $12.6 million in tournament winnings and six WSOP bracelets. He quickly gained recognition, especially with a notable third-place finish at the 35th WSOP, which earned him $2.5 million. His latest victory at the 54th WSOP in 2023 added to his legacy, showcasing his ongoing talent and determination. Arieh remains a respected figure in the poker community