Cory Zeidman

Cory Zeidman (born 1949) is an American professional poker player known for limit Omaha and mixed games. World rank #4666, with career live tournament earnings of $687,765. He won his first WSOP gold bracelet in 1999 by taking down the $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo event.

• 1999: WSOP $1,500 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo champion (gold bracelet), prize $96,000.
• Multiple WSOP final table appearances, including a 5th place in the 2000 $5,000 Omaha Hi-Lo event.
• Also cashed in events such as the World Poker Tour (WPT).
• Total earnings $687,765, primarily from WSOP and mixed game events.

Known for being solid and mathematically precise, with a strong ability to calculate pot odds and range opponents. Excels in limit Omaha, emphasizing hand selection and positional advantage. Often described as having a "professorial" style that stresses fundamentals and discipline.

• Nicknamed "The Professor," earned for his calm, analytical approach at WSOP final tables.
• Competed against top players such as Phil Hellmuth and Doyle Brunson.
• Represents the older generation of poker players, most active during the tournament scene around the turn of the millennium.

His success by focusing on a specific game type (limit Omaha Hi-Lo) underscores the importance of specialization. His steady style reminds players to avoid over-aggression and to prioritize fundamentals and bankroll management.