Ralph Schwartz

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Ralph Schwartz
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Ralph Schwartz at the 2007 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)Ralphie
ResidenceManhattan, New York
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es)2
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

Ralph Schwartz is a money manager on Wall Street. In 2007, he won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $5,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship. H.O.R.S.E. is a variation of poker where the type of poker rotates between limit hold'em, Omaha, Razz, Stud, and Seven card stud Eight or better. [1]

Near the end of the first day, Schwartz was down to about $2,000 in chips and decided that his tournament was over. Deciding that he'd like to go out with his friends, he started playing super aggressive. [2]

As of 2007, Ralph Schwartz has tournament winning of over $275,000. [3]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2007 $5,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship$275,683

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References

  1. "38th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2007, H.O.R.S.E". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  2. Ralph Schwartz bio Pokerlisting.com
  3. "Ralph Schwartz's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 26, 2024.