Josh Arieh

Josh Arieh

Nationality
United States
United States
GPI Rank 129
WSOP Bracelets 6
Total Live Earnings $13,472,429
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Biography

Josh Arieh

Josh Arieh is an American professional poker player from Atlanta, Georgia, and a longtime prominent figure within the poker community.

Josh Arieh Background

Josh Arieh was born September 26, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s an annual competitor in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Arieh is a personal friend of former Major League Baseball star pitcher John Smoltz.

In 2010, Smoltz attempted to quality for golf’s U.S. Open Championship and hired Arieh to serve as his caddy.

Josh Arieh Poker History

Arieh is one of the most accomplished players in World Series of Poker history, and it is the reason why he’s been a perennial contender for the Poker Hall of Fame since 2021. The Georgia native has six WSOP bracelets as of 2024.

But his initial claim to fame came in 2004 when he finished in third place in the WSOP Main Event for a career-best $2.5 million.

Wealth - What is Josh Arieh’s Net Worth?

Josh Arieh’s net worth is a bit tough to figure out, but he’s well off financially. Many poker players have a fluid net worth that is constantly changing due to the nature of their occupation.

Josh Arieh Controversies

Josh Arieh is a respected poker player who has never been accused of cheating or scamming. But he often rubs some poker players the wrong way. During his 2004 WSOP Main Event final table run, Arieh had an infamous confrontation with eventual champion Greg Raymer.

Josh Arieh FAQs

How many World Series of Poker bracelets does Josh Arieh have?

As of 2024, the answer is six.

Is Josh Arieh married?

Yes, Josh married his longtime girlfriend Rachel in 2024.

Where is Josh Arieh from?

Josh Arieh is from Atlanta, Georgia.

Is Josh Arieh in the Poker Hall of Fame?

Despite being eligible since 2014, Josh Arieh is not in the Poker Hall of Fame.

WSOP Player of the Year Winners

Josh Arieh was the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year winner, the last year the series was held at the Rio. Here's a look at all the previous winners of the prestigious award.

YearPlayerBraceletsCashes
2004Daniel Negreanu1$346,280
2005Allen Cunningham1$1,007,115
2006Jeff Madsen2$1,467,852
2007Tom Schneider2$416,829
2008Erick Lindgren1$1,358,528
2009Jeff Lisandro3$807,521
2010Frank Kassela2$1,255,314
2011Ben Lamb1$5,352,970
2012Greg Merson2$9,785,354
2013Daniel Negreanu2$1,954,054
2014George Danzer3$878,933
2015Mike Gorodinsky1$1,766,487
2016Jason Mercier2$960,424
2017Chris Ferguson1$428,423
2018Shaun Deeb2$2,545,623
2019Robert Campbell2$750,844
2020Not awarded  
2021Josh Arieh2$1,198,406
2022Dan Zack2$1,456,927
2023Ian Matakis1$886,255

PokerNews Covered Events

Event Place Prize
2024 WSOP Paradise
Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship
2nd $262,090
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #83: $1,500 Eight Game Mixed (6-Handed)
2nd $85,667
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #60: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em
266th $6,020
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #34: $2,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em
62nd $8,119
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #12: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
258th $3,006
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #14: $1,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em
14th $9,466
2023 WSOP Paradise
Event #10: $5,000 Main Event Championship
284th $10,600
2023 WSOP Paradise
Event #13: $10,000 PLO Championship
8th $31,700
2023 WSOP Paradise
Event #11: $800 Flip & Go
32nd $2,800
2023 WSOP Paradise
Event #2: $1,500 Millionaire Maker
59th $6,000
2023 World Series of Poker
Online Event #20: $777 No-Limit Hold'em Lucky 7's
144th $1,414
2023 World Series of Poker
Online Event #19: $500 NL Hold'em Summer Saver
166th $1,164
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #89: $1,000 Flip & Go Presented by GGPoker
90th $2,100
2023 World Series of Poker
Online Event #18: $2,000 Freezeout Championship
40th $4,077
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #80: $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. High Roller
1st $711,313
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #57: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller
37th $58,177
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #43: $50,000 Poker Players Championship
9th $141,125
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #34: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha
13th $16,028
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #27: $1,500 Eight Game Mix
64th $3,234
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #22: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship
1st $316,226
2023 World Series of Poker
Online Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max
122nd $1,500
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #21: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha
96th $2,773
2023 World Series of Poker
Online Event #4: $600 No-Limit Hold'em Ultra Deepstack
152nd $1,788
2023 World Series of Poker
Event #15: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
255th $2,625
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #63: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship
7th $83,920
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #48: $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed
65th $3,004
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #45: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed
216th $2,405
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #41: $1,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout
11th $13,357
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #35: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event
32nd $4,375
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #24: $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold'em
134th $2,000
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #19: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller
3rd $644,365
2022 World Series of Poker
Event #8: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed
3rd $616,047
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #84: $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller
7th $165,452
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #67: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event World Championship
411th $30,000
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #73: 10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship
9th $30,290
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #72: $1,500 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha
40th $5,057
2021 World Series of Poker
WSOP.com (NV/NJ) Online Bracelet NL Hold’em $3,200 High Roller 8 Max [2x Re-entry]
4th $96,049
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #66: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship
1st $484,791
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #60: $50,000 Poker Players Championship
6th $161,422
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #39: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha
1st $204,766
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed
64th $2,415
2021 World Series of Poker
Event #20: $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold'em
46th $4,355
2020 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet Events
Event #51: $400 Pot Limit Omaha
94th $1,226
2019 World Series of Poker
Event #73: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship
485th $27,390
2019 World Series of Poker
Event #72: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship
6th $53,095
2019 World Series of Poker
Event #64: $888 Crazy Eights No-Limit Hold'em
544th $2,693
2019 World Series of Poker
Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship
2nd $679,246
2019 World Series of Poker
Event #48: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em
9th $30,643
2019 World Series of Poker
Event #10: $1,500 Dealers Choice
10th $10,101
2018 World Series of Poker
Event #17: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed
173rd $2,342
2018 World Series of Poker
Event #12: $1,500 Dealer's Choice 6-Handed
23rd $4,219
2017 World Series of Poker
Event #57: $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better/Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Mix
48th $4,196
2017 World Series of Poker
Event #51: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship
3rd $216,077
2017 World Series of Poker
Event #44: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E.
36th $5,496
2014 World Series of Poker
Event #49: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em
12th $43,081
2014 World Series of Poker
Event #35: $5,000 Eight-Handed No-Limit Hold'em
2nd $391,575
2014 World Series of Poker
Event #29: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em
76th $6,599
2014 World Series of Poker
Event #6: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout
4th $72,846
2013 World Series of Poker
Event #56: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em
5th $164,768
2013 World Series of Poker
Event #35: $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha
58th $5,765
2013 World Series of Poker
Event #8: $2,500 Eight-Game Mix
15th $8,262
2013 World Series of Poker
Event #3: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em
66th $5,353
2012 World Series of Poker
Event 22: $2,500 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball
9th $10,970
2012 World Series of Poker
Event 3: $3,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha
13th $9,644
2011 World Series of Poker
Event #55: $50,000 Poker Player's Championship
13th $124,723
2011 World Series of Poker
Event #50: $5,000 Triple Chance No-Limit Hold’em
69th $10,790
2011 World Series of Poker
Event #47: $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better
36th $5,282
2011 World Series of Poker
Event #11: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship
9th $42,514
2011 World Series of Poker
Event #3: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split 8 or Better
68th $3,496
2010 World Series of Poker
Event #17: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em
26th $25,386
2009 World Series of Poker
Event 40 - $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Omaha
7th $99,856
2009 World Series of Poker
Event 5 - $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha
31st $5,797
2008 World Series of Poker Europe
£10,000 WSOP Europe Main Event
33rd £25,340
2008 World Series of Poker
Event 50 - $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha World Championship
12th $53,721
2008 World Series of Poker
Event 16 - $2,000 Omaha Hi/Lo
24th $6,541
WSOP Circuit Tunica Main Event
WSOP Circuit Tunica Main Event
17th $12,976
2007 WSOP Circuit Event - New Orleans
WSOP New Orleans Main Event
2nd $130,050
2007 World Series of Poker
Event 5 - $2,500 Omaha/ 7 Card Stud Hi Lo
9th $11,658
2007 EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final
EPT Main Event
29th €26,550

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