Josh Arieh

Nationality

GPI Rank 114

WSOP Bracelets 6

Total Live Earnings $13,472,429

Biography

Josh Arieh

Josh Arieh is an American professional poker player from Atlanta, Georgia, and a longtime prominent figure within the poker community.

Josh Arieh Background

Josh Arieh was born September 26, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s an annual competitor in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Arieh is a personal friend of former Major League Baseball star pitcher John Smoltz.

In 2010, Smoltz attempted to quality for golf’s U.S. Open Championship and hired Arieh to serve as his caddy.

Josh Arieh Poker History

Arieh is one of the most accomplished players in World Series of Poker history, and it is the reason why he’s been a perennial contender for the Poker Hall of Fame since 2021. The Georgia native has six WSOP bracelets as of 2024.

But his initial claim to fame came in 2004 when he finished in third place in the WSOP Main Event for a career-best $2.5 million.

Wealth - What is Josh Arieh’s Net Worth?

Josh Arieh’s net worth is a bit tough to figure out, but he’s well off financially. Many poker players have a fluid net worth that is constantly changing due to the nature of their occupation.

Josh Arieh Controversies

Josh Arieh is a respected poker player who has never been accused of cheating or scamming. But he often rubs some poker players the wrong way. During his 2004 WSOP Main Event final table run, Arieh had an infamous confrontation with eventual champion Greg Raymer.

Josh Arieh FAQs

How many World Series of Poker bracelets does Josh Arieh have?

As of 2024, the answer is six.

Is Josh Arieh married?

Yes, Josh married his longtime girlfriend Rachel in 2024.

Where is Josh Arieh from?

Josh Arieh is from Atlanta, Georgia.

Is Josh Arieh in the Poker Hall of Fame?

Despite being eligible since 2014, Josh Arieh is not in the Poker Hall of Fame.

WSOP Player of the Year Winners

Josh Arieh was the 2021 WSOP Player of the Year winner, the last year the series was held at the Rio. Here's a look at all the previous winners of the prestigious award.

Year	Player	Bracelets	Cashes
2004	Daniel Negreanu	1	$346,280
2005	Allen Cunningham	1	$1,007,115
2006	Jeff Madsen	2	$1,467,852
2007	Tom Schneider	2	$416,829
2008	Erick Lindgren	1	$1,358,528
2009	Jeff Lisandro	3	$807,521
2010	Frank Kassela	2	$1,255,314
2011	Ben Lamb	1	$5,352,970
2012	Greg Merson	2	$9,785,354
2013	Daniel Negreanu	2	$1,954,054
2014	George Danzer	3	$878,933
2015	Mike Gorodinsky	1	$1,766,487
2016	Jason Mercier	2	$960,424
2017	Chris Ferguson	1	$428,423
2018	Shaun Deeb	2	$2,545,623
2019	Robert Campbell	2	$750,844
2020	Not awarded
2021	Josh Arieh	2	$1,198,406
2022	Dan Zack	2	$1,456,927
2023	Ian Matakis	1	$886,255

PokerNews Covered Events

Event	Place	Prize
2024 WSOP Paradise Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship	2^nd	$262,090
2024 World Series of Poker Event #83: $1,500 Eight Game Mixed (6-Handed)	2^nd	$85,667
2024 World Series of Poker Event #60: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em	266^th	$6,020
2024 World Series of Poker Event #34: $2,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em	62^nd	$8,119
2024 World Series of Poker Event #12: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em	258^th	$3,006
2024 World Series of Poker Event #14: $1,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em	14^th	$9,466
2023 WSOP Paradise Event #10: $5,000 Main Event Championship	284^th	$10,600
2023 WSOP Paradise Event #13: $10,000 PLO Championship	8^th	$31,700
2023 WSOP Paradise Event #11: $800 Flip & Go	32^nd	$2,800
2023 WSOP Paradise Event #2: $1,500 Millionaire Maker	59^th	$6,000
2023 World Series of Poker Online Event #20: $777 No-Limit Hold'em Lucky 7's	144^th	$1,414
2023 World Series of Poker Online Event #19: $500 NL Hold'em Summer Saver	166^th	$1,164
2023 World Series of Poker Event #89: $1,000 Flip & Go Presented by GGPoker	90^th	$2,100
2023 World Series of Poker Online Event #18: $2,000 Freezeout Championship	40^th	$4,077
2023 World Series of Poker Event #80: $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. High Roller	1^st	$711,313
2023 World Series of Poker Event #57: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller	37^th	$58,177
2023 World Series of Poker Event #43: $50,000 Poker Players Championship	9^th	$141,125
2023 World Series of Poker Event #34: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha	13^th	$16,028
2023 World Series of Poker Event #27: $1,500 Eight Game Mix	64^th	$3,234
2023 World Series of Poker Event #22: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship	1^st	$316,226
2023 World Series of Poker Online Event #5: $400 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max	122^nd	$1,500
2023 World Series of Poker Event #21: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha	96^th	$2,773
2023 World Series of Poker Online Event #4: $600 No-Limit Hold'em Ultra Deepstack	152^nd	$1,788
2023 World Series of Poker Event #15: $1,500 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em	255^th	$2,625
2022 World Series of Poker Event #63: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship	7^th	$83,920
2022 World Series of Poker Event #48: $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed	65^th	$3,004
2022 World Series of Poker Event #45: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed	216^th	$2,405
2022 World Series of Poker Event #41: $1,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout	11^th	$13,357
2022 World Series of Poker Event #35: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event	32^nd	$4,375
2022 World Series of Poker Event #24: $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold'em	134^th	$2,000
2022 World Series of Poker Event #19: $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller	3^rd	$644,365
2022 World Series of Poker Event #8: $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed	3^rd	$616,047
2021 World Series of Poker Event #84: $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller	7^th	$165,452
2021 World Series of Poker Event #67: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event World Championship	411^th	$30,000
2021 World Series of Poker Event #73: 10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship	9^th	$30,290
2021 World Series of Poker Event #72: $1,500 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha	40^th	$5,057
2021 World Series of Poker WSOP.com (NV/NJ) Online Bracelet NL Hold’em $3,200 High Roller 8 Max [2x Re-entry]	4^th	$96,049
2021 World Series of Poker Event #66: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship	1^st	$484,791
2021 World Series of Poker Event #60: $50,000 Poker Players Championship	6^th	$161,422
2021 World Series of Poker Event #39: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha	1^st	$204,766
2021 World Series of Poker Event #23: $1,500 Eight Game Mix 6-Handed	64^th	$2,415
2021 World Series of Poker Event #20: $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold'em	46^th	$4,355
2020 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet Events Event #51: $400 Pot Limit Omaha	94^th	$1,226
2019 World Series of Poker Event #73: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World Championship	485^th	$27,390
2019 World Series of Poker Event #72: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship	6^th	$53,095
2019 World Series of Poker Event #64: $888 Crazy Eights No-Limit Hold'em	544^th	$2,693
2019 World Series of Poker Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship	2^nd	$679,246
2019 World Series of Poker Event #48: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em	9^th	$30,643
2019 World Series of Poker Event #10: $1,500 Dealers Choice	10^th	$10,101
2018 World Series of Poker Event #17: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed	173^rd	$2,342
2018 World Series of Poker Event #12: $1,500 Dealer's Choice 6-Handed	23^rd	$4,219
2017 World Series of Poker Event #57: $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better/Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Mix	48^th	$4,196
2017 World Series of Poker Event #51: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship	3^rd	$216,077
2017 World Series of Poker Event #44: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E.	36^th	$5,496
2014 World Series of Poker Event #49: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em	12^th	$43,081
2014 World Series of Poker Event #35: $5,000 Eight-Handed No-Limit Hold'em	2^nd	$391,575
2014 World Series of Poker Event #29: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em	76^th	$6,599
2014 World Series of Poker Event #6: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout	4^th	$72,846
2013 World Series of Poker Event #56: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em	5^th	$164,768
2013 World Series of Poker Event #35: $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha	58^th	$5,765
2013 World Series of Poker Event #8: $2,500 Eight-Game Mix	15^th	$8,262
2013 World Series of Poker Event #3: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em	66^th	$5,353
2012 World Series of Poker Event 22: $2,500 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball	9^th	$10,970
2012 World Series of Poker Event 3: $3,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha	13^th	$9,644
2011 World Series of Poker Event #55: $50,000 Poker Player's Championship	13^th	$124,723
2011 World Series of Poker Event #50: $5,000 Triple Chance No-Limit Hold’em	69^th	$10,790
2011 World Series of Poker Event #47: $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better	36^th	$5,282
2011 World Series of Poker Event #11: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship	9^th	$42,514
2011 World Series of Poker Event #3: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split 8 or Better	68^th	$3,496
2010 World Series of Poker Event #17: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em	26^th	$25,386
2009 World Series of Poker Event 40 - $10,000 World Championship Pot Limit Omaha	7^th	$99,856
2009 World Series of Poker Event 5 - $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha	31^st	$5,797
2008 World Series of Poker Europe £10,000 WSOP Europe Main Event	33^rd	£25,340
2008 World Series of Poker Event 50 - $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha World Championship	12^th	$53,721
2008 World Series of Poker Event 16 - $2,000 Omaha Hi/Lo	24^th	$6,541
WSOP Circuit Tunica Main Event WSOP Circuit Tunica Main Event	17^th	$12,976
2007 WSOP Circuit Event - New Orleans WSOP New Orleans Main Event	2^nd	$130,050
2007 World Series of Poker Event 5 - $2,500 Omaha/ 7 Card Stud Hi Lo	9^th	$11,658
2007 EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final EPT Main Event	29^th	€26,550