Jay Heimowitz
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| Nickname(s) | None |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Bethel, New York |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 6 |
| Money finishes | 35 |
| Highest ITM main event finish | 3rd (1980) |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money Finishes | 1 |
Jay B. Heimowitz (born December 26, 1937) is an American poker player from Bethel, New York.
He started playing poker for baseball cards at the age of 9. He went on to join the U.S. Army; by the time he left the service at age 21, Heimowitz had won approximately $10,000 playing against his fellow servicemen.
Heimowitz used this money to invest in a beer company, which he later sold to Budweiser.
Despite his amateur status, Heimowitz has attended the World Series of Poker (WSOP) since 1975 and has won 6 bracelets:
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em | $32,000 |
| 1986 | $1,500 Limit Hold'em | $175,800 |
| 1991 | $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha | $126,000 |
| 1994 | $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em | $148,200 |
| 2000 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | $284,000 |
| 2001 | $1,000 The Seniors' Championship | $115,430 |
He has also played the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event since 1977 with the following money finishes:
| Year | Finish | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3rd place | $109,500 |
| 1981 | 6th place | $30,000 |
| 1987 | 11th place | $12,500 |
| 1988 | 15th place | $12,500 |
| 1989 | 14th place | $12,500 |
| 1991 | 11th place | $11,500 |
| 1997 | 13th place | $29,680 |
As of 2006 he has made over $1,600,000 in live tournament winnings.
Outside of poker, Hermowitz enjoys keeping himself fit. He lives with his wife Carole (they married in 1960.) They have four sons and four grandchildren.
