Israeli Pro Poker Player Assi Moshe Wins Fifth World Series of Poker Bracelet

Israeli professional poker player Assi Moshe secured his fifth career bracelet at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) during a $3,000 buy-in freezeout tournament held in Las Vegas. The event attracted nearly 1,800 entries and offered a total prize pool exceeding $4.7 million. Moshe, who had taken a year off from competitive poker to work in the gaming industry, returned to the WSOP this year and dominated most of the three-day tournament. He clinched the final hand with an ace-king, earning over $683,000 in prize money.

After his victory, Moshe expressed surprise and satisfaction, saying, "I hope I can still smile. It's amazing because I've been doing this professionally for six years, and last year I wasn't playing professionally." This win makes Moshe the first Israeli to hold five WSOP bracelets, surpassing Eli Elezra, who has four. Only a few dozen players worldwide have achieved five or more bracelets, placing Moshe among an elite group. His total career winnings now amount to approximately $2.7 million.

Meanwhile, the WSOP main event with a $10,000 buy-in has entered its final stages. Among Israeli players, professional Gabi Lipschitz leads the second day of entries, followed by Shraga Rubel. Last year's champion, Jewish-American player Michael Mizrachi, known as "Grinder" and a Hebrew speaker, is currently ranked 382nd with about 73,000 chips.

Moshe's return and triumph highlight his enduring skill despite a recent break from the game, while the WSOP continues to showcase top poker talent from Israel and around the world.