Andrew Cohen (poker player)
Andrew Cohen (born c. 1969)[1] is an American bartender at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, who won a World Series of Poker bracelet at the 2009 $500 Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em. Cohen entered the 2009 WSOP intending to participate in five events, 3 $1,500 events, the $1,000 "Stimilus Special", and the $500 Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em events. After winning his bracelet, he indicated a desire to participate in the Main Event.[1] Cohen was the first bracelet winner ever honored with a new tradition at the WSOP, the bracelet was presented at center stage with the winner's national anthem being performed.[1]
| Andrew Cohen | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Cohen after winning Event 1 of the 2009 World Series of Poker | |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Born | c. 1969 (age 50–51)[1] |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
Cohen said, "I told all these guys here, it's not about the money to me, and I'm not even a rich guy. I'm a bartender. And, I don't care about the money. You can always get money. It's the bracelet that counts."[2]
Prior to the 2009 WSOP, Cohen had played in seven WSOP tournaments but failed to cash in any of them. At the 2007 WSOP, Cohen was responsible for busting ten-time bracelet winner Doyle Brunson in the Main Event.[3]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $500 Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em | $83,778 |
References
- "Bartender wins first WSOP event". Gaming News. Casino City Times. May 29, 2009. Archived from the original on June 1, 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
Cohen is a 39-year-old bartender
- Feldman, Andrew (May 29, 2009). "One bracelet down". Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
- Murphy, Stephen (May 29, 2009). "WSOP Gold -- The Bartender from N.Y. Lives His Dream". Cardplayer Magazine. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009.