Nir Peleg
United States
Nir Peleg is an American poker player with multiple cashes at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, including a victory in Event 44 of the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open for $11,107. He has also cashed in Deep Stack and Seniors events, totaling over $16,000 in recorded live earnings.
Overview
Major Tournament Win
Peleg's most notable achievement came in August 2023 at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. He won Event 44, a $200 Deep Stack No-Limit Hold’em tournament with a $50,000 guarantee. The event drew 614 entries, creating a prize pool of $98,240. At the final table, a five-way deal was reached, with Peleg leading the pack and officially declared the champion for $11,107.
Other Notable Results
- 2026 Deep Stack Series – Event 3 ($400 NLH): Peleg finished 16th out of 444 entries, earning $1,760. He was eliminated when his pocket kings lost to a set of tens on the flop.
- 2026 Deep Stack Series – Event 1 ($400 NLH): He placed 325th out of 4,783 entrants, cashing for $840. His K♠Q♠ was outdrawn by Regan Williams' two pair.
- Seniors 50+ Event: In a $360 Seniors tournament, Peleg finished 9th out of 122 players for $1,061, losing a preflop all-in with A♠J♠ against an opponent's pocket aces.
Playing Style
While detailed analysis of Peleg's style is limited, his tournament results indicate a solid, patient approach. He often navigates large fields and deep stacks, making late-stage runs in events of varying buy-ins. He is known to be aggressive when short-stacked, as shown by his button all-in move in the 2026 Deep Stack Event 3.
Legacy
Though not a household name, Nir Peleg represents the many grinders who consistently find success in regional poker circuits. His ability to cash in both open and seniors events shows versatility, and his 2023 title cements his place in Seminole Hard Rock's tournament history.
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