Jay Heimowitz
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| Jay Heimowitz | |
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| Nickname(s) | None |
| Hometown | Bethel, New York |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 6 |
| Money finishes | 35 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
3rd, 1980 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
Jay B. Heimowitz (born December 26, 1937) is an American Jewish poker player from Bethel, New York. Jay was one of the original players that helped establish the Mayfair Club as a premier poker house.
He started playing poker for baseball cards at the age of 9. He went on to join the U.S. Army; by the time he left the service at age 21, Heimowitz had won approximately $10,000 playing against his fellow servicemen.
Heimowitz used this money to invest in a beer company, which he later sold to Budweiser.
Heimowitz has attended the World Series of Poker (WSOP) since 1975 and has won 6 bracelets:
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em | $32,000 |
| 1986 | $1,500 Limit Hold'em | $175,800 |
| 1991 | $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha | $126,000 |
| 1994 | $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em | $148,200 |
| 2000 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | $284,000 |
| 2001 | $1,000 The Seniors' Championship | $115,430 |
As of 2007, he has made over $1,700,000 in live tournament winnings.
Outside of poker, Heimowitz enjoys keeping himself fit. He lives with his wife Carole (they married in 1960.) They have four sons and four grandchildren.
