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Ralph Perry is a veteran professional poker player from the United States who has been a mainstay in the high-stakes world for decades. Originally born in Russia before moving to New York and eventually settling in Las Vegas, he is widely respected as one of the most consistent “old school” pros in the game. Before he became a tournament star, Perry was a high-level pool player in Brooklyn, and he brought that same sharp focus and ice-cold composure to the card table. As a WSOP bracelet winner and a former Main Event finalist, he has proven himself in both the biggest cash games and the most prestigious tournaments on earth.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Ralph Perry has total live earnings of over $3.6 million. He has recorded over 150 cashes in a career spanning more than thirty years. His most famous achievement came in 2002 when he reached the final table of the WSOP Main Event, finishing in 3rd place for a career-best score of $550,000.
Perry is also a WSOP bracelet winner, capturing his first gold in 2006 by winning the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha event for $207,817. He has also found great success on the WPT circuit, notably winning a $3,000 preliminary event at the Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $234,635. His 2025 campaign remained active with a deep run in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, where he finished 84th for $35,500. Even as a veteran, he continues to compete at the highest levels, including a cash in the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $27,500.
Biography & Poker Background
Born Rafael Perivoskin in Russia, Ralph Perry moved to the United States as a young man and settled in Brooklyn. He first made a living playing pool for money, but his life changed when he sat down for a $7-card stud game at the age of 25. He won $20 in his first hour and was immediately hooked. Perry spent years sharpening his skills in the underground games of New York and the casinos of Atlantic City before moving to Las Vegas to take on the biggest games in the world. He is a true family man who famously dedicated his WSOP bracelet to his wife, Merri. His son, Sean Perry, has followed in his footsteps to become a high-stakes star in his own right, making the Perrys one of the most successful father-son duos in poker history.
Play Style & Strategy
Perry is best known for his calm and stoic presence at the table. Because he spent decades playing in the highest-stakes cash games in Las Vegas, he has a fearless approach to the game and is rarely rattled by large pots or high-pressure situations. He is a very versatile player who is just as comfortable in Pot Limit Omaha and Mixed Games as he is in No Limit Hold’em. While he can play an aggressive game, his strategy is mostly built on solid fundamentals and incredible reading abilities. He prefers to let his playing do the talking, rarely getting involved in table talk or emotional outbursts. This “silent professional” style has allowed him to remain successful across several different eras of poker.
Social Media & Online Presence
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