Henry Orenstein
Henry Orenstein (13 October 1923 – 14 December 2021) was a Polish-American poker player, toymaker, and entrepreneur who earned a total of $240,699 [2] in live poker tournaments.
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| Nationality | Polish-American |
| Residence | Verona, NJ, USA |
| Birthplace | Hrubieszów, Poland |
| Born | October 13, 1923 |
| Died | December 14, 2021 (age 98) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Aggresive |
| Net worth | Not available |
| Total cashes | 6 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 1 |
| Cashes | 4 |
| Bracelets | 1 |
| Final tables | 3 |
| Highest WSOP | 8th, 1995 [1] |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 0 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 0 |
| Last Updated | 02.02.2026 |
Henry Orenstein's biography
| Nationality | Polish-American |
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| Residence | Verona, New Jersey, USA |
| Born | October 13, 1923 |
| Birthplace | Hrubieszów, Poland |
| Died | December 14, 2021 |
Poker career
Henry Orenstein was a professional poker player and entrepreneur who significantly impacted the game's televised popularity. As a player, he won a WSOP bracelet in 1996 and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2008.
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 1 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 4 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $232,519 [3] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 1996 | $5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud | 1st | $130,000 [4] |
Henry Orenstein’s profiles
| Official website | https://en.orenstein-project.org/ |
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| Wikipedia | Visit |
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| WSOP | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Henry Orenstein?
Henry Orenstein was a Polish-born American toymaker, entrepreneur, and professional poker player. He was a Holocaust survivor who created the Transformers toy line and the poker hole card camera. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2008 [5].
What Is Henry Orenstein's net worth?
His exact net worth is not disclosed, but he made his fortune as a successful toy designer and manufacturer.
What is Henry Orenstein's biggest single tournament cash?
His biggest single cash was $130,000 for winning the $5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud event at the 1996 World Series of Poker.
How much has Henry Orenstein earned in his poker career?
Henry Orenstein earned a total of $240,699 in live poker tournaments.
Is Henry Orenstein actually left-handed poker player?
No information available.
How many WSOP bracelets has Henry Orenstein won?
Henry Orenstein won 1 WSOP bracelet (1996).
Has Henry Orenstein won any WPT titles?
No, Henry Orenstein did not win any WPT titles.