Tal Herzog
| Tal Herzog טל הרצוג | |
|---|---|
 Tal Herzog, Israeli professional poker player | |
| Nickname | Turkey1 |
| Born | 1996 (age 29–30) Israel |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title | Second place at the World Series of Poker Winter Online Circuit. |
| Money finishes | 923,165$ |
Tal Herzog (Hebrew: טל הרצוג), is an Israeli professional poker player, from Caesarea. Herzog won second place at the main event of the World Series of Poker Winter Online Circuit.
Early life and education
Herzog was born in Israel, in 1996. He served in the 202nd Paratroopers Brigade "Viper" of the Israel Defense Forces. After finishing his military service, Herzog studied psychology. He recently became the professional manager of the soon-to-be-launched theAcademy.Poker.[1]
Career
Herzog first cashed in a major poker tournament in the 2020 WSOP Online.[2] In 2021, going by the moniker “Turkey1”, he won $923,165 and 2nd place at the main event World Series of Poker Winter Online Circuit.[3]
World Series of Poker wins
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | WSOPC #18: $1,700 MAIN EVENT | 923,165$ |
References
- ↑ "Former IDF paratrooper wins about $1 million in poker". The Jerusalem Post. January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ↑ "Tal Herzog's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ↑ Zetzsche, Christian (January 16, 2021). ""turkey1" Eliminated in 2nd Place ($923,165)". PokerNews. Retrieved January 16, 2021.