Allen Bari biography
Allen Bari is from West Orange, New Jersey, and played poker recreationally and professionally for nearly a decade, building a reputation as one of the circuit's brashest personalities.
At the 2011 World Series of Poker he went into the final table of the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event with a huge chip lead and beat Maria Ho heads-up to win the bracelet and $874,116. Earlier that year he finished 5th in the Seminole Hard Rock Showdown Main Event for $211,997.
In August 2012 he quit poker as his main career, saying tournament variance was too stressful, and graduated from the restaurant management program at the French Culinary Institute in 2013. He has kept playing selectively, including a regular mixed game in Philadelphia, and has about $2.9 million in recorded tournament earnings.
Career summary
New Jersey's Allen Bari won the 2011 WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $874,116 before stepping back from full-time poker.
Allen Bari poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $874,116 |
| 2011 | Seminole Hard Rock Showdown Main Event | 5th | $211,997 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,900,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Allen Bari playing style
Bari is a confident, aggressive no-limit hold'em player who is also comfortable in mixed games.
Cash games
Plays a regular $75/$150 H.O.E. mixed game at Parx Casino in Philadelphia.
Business & sponsorships
Graduate of the restaurant management program at the French Culinary Institute.
Why Allen matters
Brash New Jersey pro Allen Bari won a WSOP bracelet in 2011, then stepped back from full-time poker to study restaurant management.
FAQ about Allen Bari
What WSOP bracelet has Allen Bari won?
The $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event in 2011, for $874,116, beating Maria Ho heads-up.
Does Allen Bari still play poker?
Only selectively; he stepped back from full-time poker in 2012 and studied restaurant management.
How much has Allen Bari won playing poker?
Allen Bari has won $2,900,000+ in live tournament earnings.
