Ralph Perry (poker player)
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Ralph Perry at the 2008 World Series of Poker
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| Nickname(s) | Russian Ralph |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 21 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
3rd, 2002 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
Rafael "Ralph" Perry is a professional poker player originally from Russia. He has been playing professionally since 1992.
In 2006, Perry represented Russia at the inaugural Intercontinental Poker Championship and reached the semi-finals, during which he was the target of some much-publicised needling by Tony G.
On July 18, 2006, Perry won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, along with over $200,000, in the $1,500 pot limit Omaha event. He dedicated his bracelet to his wife Merri.
In 2006, Perry was placed 17th in Card Player's Player of the Year awards.
Perry finished third in the 2002 WSOP Main Event.
As of 2016, Perry's live tournament earnings exceeded $2,880,000.[1] His 21 cashes as the WSOP account for $1,573,541 of those winnings.[2]
Perry and his wife Merri have two sons, Sean and Joseph. Perry who was born Rafael Perivoskin, decided to shorten it for his family.[citation needed]
Notes
- ↑ Hendon Mob tournament results
- ↑ World Series of Poker Earnings, worldseriesofpoker.com
