Jay Farber biography
Jay Farber is from Santa Barbara, California, and moved to Las Vegas, where he worked independently as a VIP host and nightclub promoter while playing cash games.
In 2013, with friends including Shaun Deeb and Dan Bilzerian holding pieces of his action, he reached the World Series of Poker November Nine. He finished 2nd to Ryan Riess for $5,174,357, his first major tournament cash. Later that year he finished 34th in the WSOP Europe Main Event.
Farber has more than $5.1 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Las Vegas VIP host Jay Farber finished 2nd in the 2013 WSOP Main Event for $5,174,357.
Jay Farber poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WSOP Main Event | 2nd | $5,174,357 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $5,100,000+.
Jay Farber playing style
Farber is a cash game player with a loose, fearless style that served him well on the Main Event final table.
Cash games
Plays cash games regularly in Las Vegas.
Business & sponsorships
VIP host and nightclub promoter in Las Vegas.
Why Jay matters
Las Vegas VIP host Jay Farber, backed by friends including Shaun Deeb and Dan Bilzerian, finished 2nd in the 2013 WSOP Main Event in his first major tournament cash.
FAQ about Jay Farber
How did Jay Farber do in the 2013 Main Event?
He finished 2nd to Ryan Riess for $5,174,357.
What did Jay Farber do before his Main Event run?
He was a VIP host and nightclub promoter in Las Vegas.
How much has Jay Farber won playing poker?
Jay Farber has won $5,100,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Jay Farber have?
Jay Farber has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
