relying on verbal bullying when trying to force a hand. He has earned the friendship and respect of many of his competitors, but has also committed several faux pas during his career, lambasting Harry Demetriou after an important hand in the Main Event of the 2004 World Series of Poker and, after being eliminated from that tournament, pulling one of the remaining players (David Williams) aside and whispering, "bust this motherfucker," referring to the other remaining opponent, eventual champion Greg Raymer. He subsequently apologized after both incidents. Arieh is friends with former professional baseball player John Smoltz. Arieh was Smoltz's caddy when Smoltz attempted to qualify for the U.S. Open Championship in 2010. World Series of Poker bracelets Notes External links World Poker Tour profile Feature article in American Jewish Life Magazine 1974 births 20th-century American Jews American poker players World Series of Poker bracelet winners Living people Sportspeople from Rochester, New York People from Atlanta 21st-century American Jews