Ralph Perry (poker player)

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**Ralph Perry**
Ralph Perry in the Intercontinental Poker Championship
Nickname(s)	Russian Ralph
Hometown	Las Vegas, Nevada
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)	1
Money finishes	18
Highest ITM main event finish	3rd, 2002
World Poker Tour
Titles	None
Final tables	0
Money Finishes	0

Rafael (Ralph) Perry is a professional poker player originally from Russia. He has been playing professionally since 1992.

In 2006, Perry represented Russia at the inaugural Intercontinental Poker Championship but was eliminated in the semi-finals. He came in 3rd place.

July 18, 2006, Perry won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, along with over $200,000, in the $1,500 pot limit Omaha event. He dedicated his bracelet to his wife Merri.

In 2006 Perry finished 17th in the player of the year category on card player.

Perry finished third in the 2002 WSOP Main Event.

As of 2007, His live tournament earnings exceed $1,930,000

[edit] Personal life

Perry has been married to his wife Merri for over eleven years. They have two sons, Sean and Joseph. Perry who was born Rafael Perivoskin, decided to shorten it for his family.^{[citation needed]}