Fred Goldberg
Fred Goldberg is a professional poker player from Hollywood, Florida.[1]
| Fred Goldberg | |
|---|---|
 Fred Goldberg at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Residence | Hollywood, Florida |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 8 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 10th, 2006 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 5 |
Poker career
Goldberg's first major poker success came in the 2006 World Series of Poker main event, where he finished in 10th place winning $1,154,527. Goldberg was able to find continued success after the 2006 WSOP.[2] He finished 48th in the 2008 WSOP 2,000 no-limit hold 'em event earning $7,823.[3] He was elimated in 2008 WSOP Main Event by Brian "ZBT" Horton and did not cash.[4]
In 2011, Goldberg's entered the final table in the Borgata Poker Open as 2nd in chips.[5][6] He eventually finished 4th earning $280,925. Controversy erupted when Goldberg confronted eventual winner Bahbak Oboodi's rail, resulting in fans being ejected from the audience.[7]
He was known for bearing a strong resemblance to Chris Moneymaker, the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event champion.[8] Since then, Goldberg has cashed in some World Poker Tour events and had some success at the 2007 World Series of Poker. At the 2007 World Series of Poker, he had five cashes and won his first career bracelet in a $1,500 buy-in Mixed Hold'em (Limit/No Limit) championship winning $204,935.
As of 2015, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,400,000. His twelve cashes at the WSOP account for $1,412,891 of those winnings.[9]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $1,500 Mixed Hold 'Em (Limit/No-Limit) | $204,935 |
References
- "FRED GOLDBERG". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Calistri, Amy (July 31, 2007). "The WSOP Class of '06: Part I". PokerNews. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Feldman, Andrew (June 7, 2008). "WSOP Event 7 results". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Pojo (July 6, 2008). "Fred Goldberg Eliminated". PokerNews. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Burton, Earl (September 23, 2011). "Bobby Oboodi, Fred Goldberg Lead Final Table At WPT Borgata Poker Open". Poker News Daily. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- "Fred Goldberg vs Joe Dittmar Again Borgata Poker Open Level 30: 40,000-80,000". worldpokertour.com. September 22, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Welman, Jessica (September 24, 2011). "WPT: Bobby Oboodi Wins Record Borgata Event". BLUFF.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- Ferrara, Dave (July 1, 2013). "The Boom and The Bubble". BLUFF.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- World Series of Poker Earnings Archived June 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com