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Michael Mizrachi

Michael Mizrachi is an American professional poker player known by the nickname “The Grinder.” He has won nine World Series of Poker bracelets, a record four $50,000 Poker Players Championship titles, and the 2025 WSOP Main Event.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Michael Mizrachi is an American professional poker player known by the nickname “The Grinder.” He has won nine World Series of Poker bracelets, a record four $50,000 Poker Players Championship titles, and the 2025 WSOP Main Event.

Early life

Michael David Mizrachi was born on January 5, 1981, and is an American poker player. Available player profiles list Florida ties, including Miami and Miramar, though sources vary on the exact hometown details.

Poker career

Mizrachi has built a long professional career in live tournament poker and is especially recognized for success in mixed games and major championship events.

Major achievements

His best-known achievements include nine WSOP bracelets, four Poker Players Championship victories, two WPT titles, and the 2025 WSOP Main Event championship.

Recognition

Poker media and player databases describe Mizrachi as one of the strongest tournament players in the game, and he was listed by Poker Hall of Fame-related coverage as a 2025 inductee.

Key facts

  • Mizrachi is one of the most accomplished tournament poker players of his generation.
  • He has won the $50,000 Poker Players Championship four times, more than any other player.
  • He won the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event.
  • He also reached the final table of the 2010 WSOP Main Event and finished fifth.
  • He has won two World Poker Tour titles.
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Canadian context

He is relevant to Canadian poker readers because the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour are major international poker circuits followed by Canadian players and fans.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Mizrachi?
Michael Mizrachi is an American professional poker player known as “The Grinder.” He is one of the most successful WSOP players in tournament history.
How many WSOP bracelets has he won?
He has won nine World Series of Poker bracelets.
How many Poker Players Championship titles does he have?
He has won the $50,000 Poker Players Championship four times, a record.
Did he win the WSOP Main Event?
Yes. Mizrachi won the 2025 WSOP Main Event.
What is his nickname?
His nickname is “The Grinder.”
How many World Poker Tour titles has he won?
He has won two World Poker Tour titles.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Mizrachi
    Supports: Birth date, American nationality, nine WSOP bracelets, four Poker Players Championship wins, 2025 WSOP Main Event win, two WPT titles, 2010 WSOP Main Event final table
  2. PokerNews — https://www.pokernews.com/poker-players/michael-mizrachi/
    Supports: Nickname 'The Grinder', nine WSOP bracelets, 2025 WSOP Main Event title, four Poker Players Championship wins, 2010 and 2025 WSOP Main Event final tables
  3. The Hendon Mob — https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=b&n=25312
    Supports: Player biography, birthplace, full-time professional poker career since 2004, residence details
  4. Card Player — https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/2534-michael-mizrachi
    Supports: Birthdate and hometown listing