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Andrew Cohen (poker player)

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Andrew Cohen
Cohen after winning Event 1 of the 2009 World Series of Poker
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada
Bornc. 1969 (age 54–55)[1]
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)1
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

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]

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

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Year Tournament Prize (US$)
2009 $500 Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em $83,778

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "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
  2. ^ Feldman, Andrew (May 29, 2009). "One bracelet down". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
  3. ^ 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.
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