Josh Arieh biography
Josh Arieh was born on September 26, 1974, in Rochester, New York, and began competing professionally in 1999. He has won seven WSOP bracelets spanning three different decades, from a 1999 Limit Hold'em title to two bracelets each in 2021 and 2023, and finished 3rd in the iconic 2004 WSOP Main Event for $2,500,000. In 2021, he was named WSOP Player of the Year, edging out Phil Hellmuth in a tight race. Arieh has surpassed $14.8 million in career earnings and is known for a divisive, aggressive table presence, including a reputation for "verbal bullying when trying to force a hand."
Career summary
Seven-time WSOP bracelet winner and 2021 WSOP Player of the Year, whose career spans three decades and includes a 3rd-place finish in the 2004 Main Event.
Josh Arieh poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WSOP $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. | 1st | $711,313 |
| 2023 | WSOP $10,000 Limit Hold'em | 1st | $316,226 |
| 2021 | WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $484,791 |
| 2005 | WSOP $2,000 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $381,600 |
| 2004 | WSOP Main Event | 3rd | $2,500,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $14,800,000+, plus 7 WSOP bracelets.
Josh Arieh playing style
A divisive, verbally aggressive Omaha and mixed-game specialist known for using table talk to pressure opponents into folds.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist; limited public data on cash game play.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Josh Arieh Net Worth
As of November 2026, Josh Arieh net worth estimates range from $10 million to $15 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $14.8M of prize money. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Josh matters
The divisive, verbally aggressive veteran who has won seven WSOP bracelets across three different decades.
FAQ about Josh Arieh
How many WSOP bracelets has Josh Arieh won?
Seven, spanning from 1999 to 2025 across Hold'em, Omaha, and mixed-game formats.
What award did Josh Arieh win in 2021?
WSOP Player of the Year, edging out Phil Hellmuth.
How much has Josh Arieh won playing poker?
Josh Arieh has won $14,800,000+ in live tournament earnings.