Sorel Mizzi
| Sorel Mizzi | |
|---|---|
| File:Sorel Mizzi 2015.jpgFile:Sorel_Mizzi_2015.jpg | |
| Born | 1986-04-16 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Canadian |
| 🏫 Education | A.Y. Jackson Secondary School |
| 💼 Occupation | Professional poker player |
Sorel Mizzi, (born April 16, 1986) is a Canadian professional poker player and entrepreneur. Known for his strategic acumen and aggressive playing style, Mizzi has been a dominant force in the international poker scene for over two decades. In addition, to his poker career, he has ventured into wellness-focused business endeavors, including his sauna and cold plunge company, Melthaus. He is currently the seventh-richest Canadian poker player of all-time, with total winnings over $14 million USD.[1]
Poker Career
Mizzi rose to prominence in the online poker world under the screen names "Imper1um" and "Zangbezan24," gaining recognition for his consistent success in major online tournaments. He was ranked the #1 online poker tournament player in the world according to PocketFives.com. His transition to live poker saw him accumulate over $14 million in tournament earnings and multiple high-profile finishes in prestigious events.[2][3]
Some of his most notable achievements include:
- Winning the 2007 Irish Poker Open
- Winning the PartyPoker Premier League VII
- Final tabling the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event
- Numerous deep runs in World Poker Tour (WPT) and European Poker Tour (EPT) events[4][5]
- Multiple online poker tournament victories, including on PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and partypoker[2][3]
Business Ventures
Beyond poker, Mizzi has pursued entrepreneurial ventures, most notably founding '''Melthaus''', a wellness company centered around contrast therapy through sauna and cold plunges. Melthaus aims to promote physical and mental well-being by providing holistic wellness experiences.[6][7][8]
Personal Life
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Mizzi has lived in various parts of the world, including Spain, Mexico, and Dubai. He is known for his passion for health and fitness, longevity optimization, and philanthropy.
References
- ↑ https://torontoguardian.com/2022/02/the-richest-canadian-poker-players/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/2505-online-poker-annette-quot-annette_15-quot-obrestad-wins-at-full-tilt
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.poker-red.com/noticias/rs-xx-wpt-spanish-championship-sorel-mizzi-huck-seed-uigea-noruega
- ↑ https://www.pokernews.com/news/2013/11/wins-partypoker-premier-league-vii-16898.htm
- ↑ https://reviewlution.ca/resources/top-canadian-male-poker-players/
- ↑ http://news.bluffmagazine.com/poy-sorel-mizzi-2010-bluff-player-of-the-year-17753/
- ↑ http://pokertournamentplayerrankings.blogspot.com/2010/12/sorel-mizzi-wins-ptpr-poy-grinder_31.html
- ↑ http://www.rakerace.com/news/poker_players/sorel_mizzi_is_2010_bluff_player_of_the_year/
