Yakov “Jacob” Hirsch

Yakov “Jacob” Hirsch is an American poker player from Brooklyn, New York, with over $382K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $145,875 came when he finished in 57th place at the 36th WSOP in July 2005.

Yakov Hirsch: Live Tournament Participation

Yakov Hirsch recorded his first live cash in February 2004, he entered a $1,500 + $80 Pot Limit Hold’em tournament at the Poker Classic in Los Angeles, where he finished in 15th place and earned $3,180.

Next, in July 2005, he played in the $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship Event at the 36th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He placed 57th and took home $145,875.

Continuing his success, in May 2007, Hirsch won 1st place in a $1,000 + $80 No Limit Hold’em tournament at the Bellagio Weekly Tournaments in Las Vegas, cashing out $25,315.

Following that, on June 15, 2007, he competed in a $2,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 38th World Series of Poker, finishing 12th and earning $26,650.

Just three days later, on June 18, 2007, he played in a $2,500 No Limit Hold’em – Six Handed tournament at the same series. He placed 8th and earned $47,339.

Later, in July 2011, he entered the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the 42nd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished 389th and cashed $30,974.

Most recently, in November 2022, he participated in the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em LAPO Main Event Poker Open in Los Angeles, finishing 95th and earning $2,410.