Ralph Perry (poker player)
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Ralph Perry | |
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Nickname(s) | Russian Ralph |
Hometown | Las Vegas, Nevada |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 1 |
Money finishes | 21 |
Highest ITM main event finish |
3rd, 2002 |
World Poker Tour | |
Titles | None |
Final tables | 0 |
Money finishes | 1 |
Rafael 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 third 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 $1,980,000.[1]
Perry and his wife Merri have two sons, Sean and Joseph. Perry who was born Rafael Perivoskin, decided to shorten it for his family.[citation needed]