Ralph Schwartz | |
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Nickname(s) | Ralphie |
Residence | Manhattan, 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 $275,000. [3]
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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2007 | $5,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship | $275,683 |
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