Biography
Perry Green is an American professional poker player who has won three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets and twice made it to the final table of the WSOP Main Event.
Background
Perry Green was born on March 17, 1936, in Seattle, Washington, and moved to Anchorage, Alaska. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska and Georgia. He worked on his poker skills in the army in barracks games. After his service, he became a fur trader and ran David Green Master Furrier in Anchorage.
Perry Green Poker
- Perry Green started playing World Series of Poker (WSOP) in the 1970s, winning his first bracelet in the $1,000 Ace-to-Five Draw for $68,300.
- In the 1979 WSOP, he won his second and third bracelet in the $5,000 Ace-to-Five and $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event, taking $76,500 home.
- He finished second in the 1981 WSOP Main Event, winning $150,000.
- In the 1991 WSOP, he finished fifth and took $69,000 home.
Other notable events
- He won a $400 Mixed Omaha event at Commerce Casino in January 2023.
- He is known as Alaska’s Poker Guru.
Perry Green’s WSOP Bracelets
|
Year |
Tournament |
Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
|
1976 |
$1,000 Ace to Five Draw |
$68,300 |
|
1977 |
$5,000 Ace to Five draw |
$10,000 |
|
1979 |
$1,500 No Limit Texas Hold'em |
$76,500 |
Perry Green's Net Worth
Perry Green has a total live earnings of $1,138,503.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bracelets has Perry Green won?
Perry Green has won three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets.
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