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Last week it was announced that both Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke had mutually parted-ways with online poker site Ultimate Bet (UB.com), and on the same day they announced that there would be a new addition to Team UB announced this week, and yesterday they made the announcement – Prahlad Friedman has joined Team UB.
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Ever since UB.com stated that they would be announcing a new pro to their team all of the speculation was that it would be Friedman who would be revealed after tweeting the following on his Twitter account back in November:
I said I would never sign with a poker site. Should I ever reconsider? What y’all think? I would have to get over the fact that I’m ‘selling out.’ I’m the only player in the world that hasn’t wanted a deal that I know of.
The speculation that it Friedman would be the new signing at UB.com sent shockwaves through the poker community and has caused quite a stir – particularly with Team PokerStars Pro Daniel Negreanu. The reason everyone was so shocked is because Ultimate Bet had a ‘superuser scandal’ and Friedman was a victim and lost a lot of money (of which he has been paid back), however many poker players believe Friedman has shown a lack of dignity by signing for a site where he was a victim.
Daniel Negreanu has been the most vocal high-profile poker player to comment on the signing, taking to his Twitter account to post the following:
UB will always have to offer more than face value [for a sponsorship] because given a choice that’s close, no one would choose UB. Or shouldn’t… UB has to offer more money obv. He used to say it wasn’t about the money. I don’t believe that anymore… He used to speak out against all corporations, claiming he stood for something. Then, the money was right and his tune changed… I get it happens. I’m disappointed it did happen. I’ve always liked Prahlad and still do despite his decision. Just shocking.
Also commenting on the signing was poker player Alex Outhred who stated:
Like you, I’ve known him for years, which makes it all the more shocking. I’ve defended Prahlad on many occasions. Can’t here.
Prahlad Friedman has since said that a big factor for him signing with UB was that they are giving him a bigger role in the site as a ‘frontman’ to represent them and that if he had signed for Full Tilt Poker or PokerStars he felt he would just be another pro making up the numbers and wouldn’t get much recognition amongst all the other professionals.
Prahlad Friedman Bio
Prahlad Friedman was born in 1979 and began playing poker while in college only to capture his first WSOP bracelet just a few years later. He now resides in Los Angeles, California . Prahlad attended the UC Berkley and graduated with a degree in Ethnic studies. Prahlad Friedman is probably the most well known online poker pro out there. He plays the highest stake internet poker under various screen names.
Where You Can Find Him (screen names)
Friedman’s screen names are well recognized in the online community. Prahlad has many followers who watch and learn from his play at various sites. He can be seen playing under Zweig (Prima-Bet365), Mahatma (Ultimate Bet), Spirit Rock (FullTilt), and Prefontaine (PokerStars). Prahlad’s name and screen names pop up daily across multiple online poker forums by onlookers who watch his high stake games.
Where You Can Find Him (screen names)
Friedman’s screen names are well recognized in the online community. Prahlad has many followers who watch and learn from his play at various sites. He can be seen playing under Zweig (Prima-Bet365), Mahatma (Ultimate Bet), Spirit Rock (FullTilt), and Prefontaine (PokerStars). Prahlad’s name and screen names pop up daily across multiple online poker forums by onlookers who watch his high stake games.
Prahlad only plays the biggest cash games on the internet. He frequents the $200/400 games at the Prima Network and the $50/100 NL games at Fulltilt where he battles against live poker pros by the likes of Phil Ivey and Mike Matusou.
Friedman began playing poker at normal brick and mortar casinos. When he first began playing his game of choice was the $15/30 Limit Holdem game at the Oaks Club Casino. When Prahlad mastered the Limit game he then moved on to No Limit where he played mostly at The Lucky Chance Casino. It was not until after his first 2003 World Series of Poker bracelet did Prahlad start heavily online.
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Friedman’s First WSOP Bracelet – The Roller Coaster
Luck was not on Prahlad’s side when playing in the World Series of Poker events until year 2003. With no previous victories or cash in’s at the WSOP things finally went Friedman’s way. The game was a WSOP Pot Limit Holdem event and the buy in was $1,500. Prahlad made his way to the final table by stealing pots and his usual aggressive style. He describes the final table as a complete roller coaster ride. After frequent ups and downs Friedman faced off with a more experienced pro named Rygol. It turns out Friedman’s relentless aggression did Rygol in as Prahlad Friedman joined the first time bracelet winners of a World Series of Poker event. The winning hand by Friedman occurred when he flopped a flush while his opponent hit top pair. The first place prize earned him just over $109,000. More importantly was the WSOP bracelet.
The Online Millionaire
While Friedman does play in live events his primary source of income is from his online poker playing. Some players have watched him win and lose over a half million dollars in one sitting. His common rival includes a player named Patrick Antonious. One of the largest hands in poker history was captured by these two . It was the biggest until Freddie Deebs and Johnny Lodden played their heads up match.
Friedman will occasionally play in larger payout tournaments but his specialty is Limit and No Limit cash tables. One other rival by the screen name of Green Plastic seems to be Friedman’s nemesis. Friedman once told Green Plastic that he wouldn’t play him anymore because he lost too much to him already. “You’re too good,” Friedman said. Green Plastic is another young college student from Illinois.
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Poker Event | Date | Winnings | Place |
WSOP $1.5K – NL Holdem | 6/11/11 | $5,838 | 84th |
WPT $10K Championship – NL Holdem | 2/26/10 | $28,610 | 49th |
WPT $15K Championship – NL Holdem | 10/21/09 | $23,855 | 26th |
WPT $9.8K Championship – NL Holdem | 8/22/09 | $1,034,000 | 1st |
WSOP $10K Championship – NL Holdem | 7/3/09 | $90,344 | 64th |
WSOP Main Event $10K – NL Holdem | 7/28/06 | $494,794 | 20th |
NL Holdem $1,000 | 7/23/06 | $8,191 | 29th |
WPT $25K Main Event – NL Holdem | 4/18/05 | $30,000 | 81st |
WSOP $10k Circuit Event – NL Holdem | 2/27/05 | $363,165 | 2nd |
WPT $9K Main Event – NL Holdem | 2/18/05 | $20,666 | 36th |
WPT $6k Final Day – NL Holdem | 9/28/04 | $8,000 | 37th |
WPT $5K Championship – NL Holdem | 3/3/04 | $11,000 | 13th |
$1,500 NL Holdem Event | 6/29/03 | $25,260 | 3rd |
WSOP $5k Limit Holdem Event | 4/20/03 | $10,600 | 12th |
WSOP $1,500 – Pot Limit Event | 4/20/03 | $109,400 | 1st |
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Last Updated: January 24, 2012
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