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Ari Engel’s 5 Tips To Win at Poker

Ari Engel, the son of an Orthodox rabbi, has become one of the world’s best professional poker players over the last few years. Engel says poker is a game of skill, not chance. Here are his top five tips for becoming a better player. Patience is a virtue. I know you didn’t travel to the…

By Ari Engel Dec 28, 2014 | 2 min read
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For Poker Maven Ari Engel, Yarmulke Is Ultimate Secret Weapon

(JTA) — Ari Engel is homeless. It’s been a decade since he last held a regular job and two years since he gave up his apartment. But don’t shed any tears for him. Over the last 10 years or so, Engel has grossed about $5 million playing poker. The son of an Orthodox rabbi, Engel,…

By Uriel Heilman Dec 28, 2014 | 4 min read

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