Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi Poker Profile

Michael The Grinder Mizrachi was born on January 5, 1981 in Miami Florida. He grew up in North Miami Beach, and then moved to Hollywood, Florida. Michaels older brother, Robert Mizrachi has several WSOP and WPT money finishes. He also has a fraternal twin brother, Eric, who is a pro poker player and a younger brother, Daniel, who is a magician. After seeing his brothers success at poker, Mizrachi, who started college with the aspirations of becoming a doctor, dropped out to play poker full-time.

As for his nickname The Grinder, Mizrachi chose it himself because it signified his determination and fiercely competitive spirit at the poker table. 'I am a machine,' he says. 'I don't stop grinding.' And anyone who has seen him play knows this to be true.

Mizrachi is currently ranked #1 Player of the Year by Card Player Magazine. He also plays online at Absolute Poker.

Player stats

2006: 9th place World Poker Finals $1,100 Limit Holdem

2006: 13th place WPT Festa al Lago V Championship

2006: Winner Bellagio Cup II $1,000 No Limit Holdem

2006: 67th place WSOP $1,500 No Limit Holdem

2006: 54th place WSOP $1,500 Pot Limit Holdem

2006: 4th place The Vegas Open Heads Up No Limit Holdem

2006: Winner The Vegas Open No Limit Holdem

2006: Winner Mandalay Bay Poker Championship $2,000 No Limit Holdem

2006: 9th place Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker Tournament

2006: 6th Mirage Poker Showdown $1,500 No Limit Holdem

2006: 4th place WSOP Circuit $2,000 No Limit Holdem

2006: 3rd place WPT Battle of Champions IV No Limit Holdem

2006: Winner Winnin o the Green $1,000 No Limit Holdem

2006: 9th place National Heads-Up No Limit Holdem

2006: 2nd place L.A. Poker Classic $2,425 No Limit Holdem

2006: Winner WPT Borgata Winter Open No Limit Holdem Championship

2006: 2nd place WPT Gold Strike World Poker Open No Limit Holdem Championship

2005: 4th place 4th Annual 5-Diamond Classic $5,000 No Limit Holdem

2005: 2nd place WSOP Circuit $500 Pot Limit Omaha

2005: Winner Bellagiao $1,000 No Limit Holdem Weekly Tournament

2005: 6th place Holiday Bonus Tournament $300 No Limit Holdem

2005: 69th place WPT Ultimate Poker Classic $5,000 Championship Event

2005: 2nd place WSOP Circuit Event Harrahs Las Vegas $2,000 No Limit Holdem

2005: 14th place Ultimate Poker Challenge $10,000 Main Event

2005: Winner Ultimate Poker Challenge $3,000 No Limit Holdem

2005: 230th place WSOP Main Event

2005: 23rd place WSOP $2,500 Pot Limit Holdem

2005: 68th place WSOP $1,500 No Limit Holdem

2005: 53rd place WSOP $1,500 No Limit Holdem Shootout

2005: 15th place WSOP $2,000 Pot Limit Omaha

2005: 40th place WSOP $2,000 No Limit Holdem

2005: 35th place WSOP $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo

2005: 2nd place Mirage Poker Showdown $1,500 Super Satellite No Limit Holdem

2005: Winner Mirage Poker Showdown $1,500 Heads Up Championship

2005: 11th place WPT 3rd Annual 5-Star World Poker Classic

2005: Winner WPT L.A. Poker Classic Main Event

2005: 5th place WPT 6th Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open Championship Event

2004: Winner 5-Diamond World Poker Classic $2,000 No Limit Holdem

2004: 8th place Grand Slam of Poker $300 No Limit Holdem Shootout

2004: 6th place Festa al Lago II $2,000 No Limit Holdem

2004: 12th place California State Poker Championship $1,500 No Limit Holdem

2004: 2nd place California State Poker Championship Final Day Pot Limit Holdem

2004: 5th place California State Poker Championship $1,000 7-Card Stud Final Day

2004: 11th place WSOP $1,500 No Limit Holdem

2004: 6th place New England Poker Classic $500 Limit Holdem

Mizrachi and his wife, Aidilay, currently reside in Hollywood, Florida with their son, Paul and daughter, Julie.

Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi Poker Profile

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