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Fred Goldberg is a professional poker player from the United States who has been a consistent force in the game since the peak of the poker boom. Based in Hollywood, Florida, he is widely respected as one of the most resilient players on the circuit. Before he was a World Series of Poker champion, Goldberg worked as a general contractor and home builder, a profession that requires the same patience and attention to detail he brings to the card table. As a veteran with a career spanning two decades, he has proven his ability to compete against multiple generations of players, from old-school legends to modern high-stakes pros.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Fred Goldberg has total live earnings of nearly $3.7 million. He currently sits at 33rd on the Florida All Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in 2006 when he finished 10th in the WSOP Main Event for a massive score of $1,154,527, narrowly missing out on the famous final table.
Goldberg is a World Series of Poker bracelet winner, capturing the title in 2007 in the $1,500 Mixed Hold’em event for $204,935. He is also a regular threat on the World Poker Tour , where he has reached multiple final tables. His major results include a 4th place finish in the 2011 WPT Borgata Poker Open for $280,925 and another 4th place in the 2023 WPT Rock ‘n’ Roll Poker Open for $274,000. His 2026 campaign is already off to a flying start, having secured two runner-up finishes at the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open in January for a combined $74,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in the mid-seventies, Fred Goldberg didn’t start his professional life at the poker table. He spent years working as a general contractor in South Florida, specializing in building and renovating homes. He first got interested in poker as a hobby, playing in local Florida card rooms before taking a shot at the 2006 WSOP Main Event. After his million-dollar score there, he decided to split his time between real estate and professional poker. Goldberg is known for his strong resemblance to 2003 champion Chris Moneymaker, a comparison he has embraced over the years. After taking a short break from the game in 2016 to focus on family, he returned in 2020 and has since been one of the most active players in the Florida poker community.
Play Style & Strategy
Goldberg is best known for his tough and composed style of play. Because he has a background in construction and business, he treats poker with extreme discipline and rarely lets his emotions get the better of him. In his WSOP bracelet win, he famously recovered from having only 400 chips at one point, showing an incredible ability to stay focused and grind back into contention. While he is very comfortable with the technical side of No-Limit Hold’em, he is also an expert in Mixed Games, a skill that helped him win his gold bracelet. He is a very social and friendly person at the table, but he is a relentless competitor who knows exactly when to switch gears and put pressure on his opponents. This “old school” grit, combined with an ability to adapt to modern aggressive play, makes him a dangerous opponent in any tournament.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to keep up with Fred Goldberg as he hunts for his second bracelet during the 2026 World Series of Poker? You can follow his career and see his latest results through these links:
