Nationality
Arthur Cobb is American by nationality and citizenship status, originally from New York, USA.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Artie Cobb was born on November 17, 1942, with specific birthplace details reported as New York, USA.
Residence (current location)
Arthur Cobb currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he relocated in 1976 to pursue his poker career.
Education (institution, specialization)
Verified detailed educational background for Arthur Cobb is not publicly documented. Generally, professional poker players often have diverse educational backgrounds ranging from high school diplomas to university degrees, sometimes in fields such as mathematics or business, which can support analytical skills useful in poker.
Children (number, ages)
There is no publicly available verified information on Arthur Cobb’s children. Professional poker players often keep family details private to protect personal and family security.
Year started playing poker
Arthur Cobb started playing poker professionally, or at least began cashing in major tournaments, around 1976, which is when he cashed at the WSOP for the first time.
Age when started playing
Arthur Cobb began serious poker involvement at approximately age 34, given his first cash in a major tournament was in 1976 and he was born in 1942.
Year turned professional
Arthur Cobb transitioned to professional poker status around the mid-1970s, correlating with his first recorded tournament cash at the 1976 WSOP.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Arthur Cobb's first significant tournament victory was at the 1983 World Series of Poker $1,000 Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo event, where he won $52,000.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
There is no verified information on a specific poker mentor for Arthur Cobb. Generally, many professional players learn from peers or early poker communities, often influenced by local casino pros or well-established poker figures.
First important tournament
Arthur Cobb’s first important tournament participation was at the 1976 WSOP where he cashed second place for $4,250 in a seven-card stud event with a format determining second place based on amount of chips at heads-up stage.
Main motivation for turning pro
Specific personal motivation for Arthur Cobb’s transition to professional poker is not documented; typically, players shift to professional poker driven by passion for the game, opportunity to earn from skill-based competition, and the lure of tournament winnings.
Initial bankroll
There is no public verified data on Arthur Cobb’s starting bankroll or early financial backing. Professional players often start with modest bankrolls funded from personal savings or small stakes winnings, escalating as success builds.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
There is no evidence of formal poker education or coaching for Arthur Cobb; many earlier-generation pros learned through experience, self-study, and peer play rather than formalized training.
First sponsor/backing
No verified information is available on Arthur Cobb’s first sponsorship deal; sponsorship contracts are more common in recent poker eras and may not have been a factor early in his career.
Total live tournament winnings
Arthur Cobb’s total live tournament winnings exceed $1,550,000 as of the last recorded data.
Number of tournament wins
Arthur Cobb has won four World Series of Poker bracelets and a number of other tournament titles across his career, primarily in seven-card stud events.
Number of final tables
Specific total final tables count is not fully documented publicly but includes at least four WSOP final tables corresponding with his bracelet wins plus various others in stud tournaments.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Arthur Cobb’s largest single tournament victory was at the 1987 WSOP $5,000 Seven Card Stud event where he won $142,000.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Arthur Cobb won 4 WSOP bracelets: in 1983 (Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo), 1987 (Seven Card Stud), 1991 (Seven Card Stud), and 1998 (Seven Card Stud).
WSOP cashes (number)
Arthur Cobb has multiple WSOP cash finishes totaling over 40, with documented cashes including four bracelets and additional finishes in Main Event and other stud events.
WSOP final tables
Arthur Cobb reached at least 4 WSOP final tables, corresponding with each of his bracelet wins.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Arthur Cobb’s best World Series of Poker Main Event finishes were 28th in 1990, and 34th place finishes in 1986 and 1987.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
There are no publicly available results of Arthur Cobb in super high roller tournaments ($100K+ buy-ins).
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No verified high roller tournament victories ($25K-$100K buy-ins) recorded for Arthur Cobb.
Online tournament winnings
There is no verified information on Arthur Cobb’s online poker winnings or digital tournament achievements.
Major online titles
No major online tournament titles are publicly recorded for Arthur Cobb.
Poker team
Arthur Cobb is not publicly affiliated with any current poker teams or sponsorship stables.
Main cash game limits
Specific cash game limits played by Arthur Cobb are not documented; historically, players specializing in stud poker may play mid to high stakes cash games at casinos like those in Las Vegas.
Highest stakes played
Verified maximum stakes played by Arthur Cobb are unknown; traditionally, stud specialists participate in considerable stakes but without public record of the highest stakes.
Notable high stakes sessions
There are no publicly documented notable high stakes cash game sessions involving Arthur Cobb.
"Big Game" participation
No verified participation in the famous "Big Game" or similar high stakes televised cash games is recorded for Arthur Cobb.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Arthur Cobb’s estimated cash game profits are not publicly reported.
Country ranking
Given his American nationality, Arthur Cobb’s standing in the US poker scene is as a respected stud specialist, though no formal country ranking is documented.
All Time Money List position
Arthur Cobb is not listed prominently on the All Time Money List in top positions; his live tournament earnings exceed $1.5 million.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Arthur Cobb’s tournament return on investment (ROI) percentage is not calculable from publicly available data.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash amount for Arthur Cobb is not distinctly documented but likely aligns with mid-five-figure amounts given his winnings and events played.
ITM percentage
In-the-money (ITM) percentage for Arthur Cobb’s tournament career is not publicly calculated, though multiple cashes spanning decades show solid consistency.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage relative to total cashes is not available, but four bracelets indicate a credible final table conversion rate for his era.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Year-by-year performance details for Arthur Cobb are not comprehensively tabulated publicly; his notable result years include 1983, 1987, 1991, and 1998.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Arthur Cobb primarily specialized in seven-card stud, particularly in stud and stud hi-lo formats.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Arthur Cobb specialized primarily in live tournament play, notably in stud poker events, rather than online or cash formats.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
He mainly played full-ring stud poker tables common in WSOP seven-card stud events.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Known for expertise in Seven-Card Stud, Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo, and some No-Limit Hold’em for Main Event participations.
Specialization limits
He generally competed in tournament buy-ins typical of WSOP events of his time ($1,000 to $5,000).
Online rooms where plays
No verified known participation in specific online poker rooms.
Favorite casinos/locations
Poker activities centered in Las Vegas casinos, including WSOP venues at Binion's and later WSOP locations.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Arthur Cobb is regarded as a tight-aggressive player in stud poker formats, focused on mathematical strategy with patience in stud events.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known more for solid stud fundamentals than for excessive bluffing or trapping; play style reflects disciplined approach.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combination of mathematical calculation and experience-based intuition, as typical in skilled seven-card stud specialists.
Style adaptability
Demonstrated ability to adjust to tournament play styles across decades but primarily focused on stud formats.
Playing strengths
Strong reading abilities in stud games, experience in multi-decade tournament fields, consistency and strategic discipline in stud poker.
GTO strategy usage
Game Theory Optimal (GTO) was not a prevalent concept during much of Cobb’s career; however, his style aligns well with disciplined optimal play in stud variants.
Poker software usage
No verified data on usage of poker software tools, common for players primarily active in earlier eras.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
No publicly documented television appearances of Arthur Cobb on major poker shows.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No participation in the televised High Stakes Poker series recorded for Arthur Cobb.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No Poker After Dark appearances are publicly documented.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No documentary film features specifically about Arthur Cobb identified.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Arthur Cobb has given interviews to poker publications such as PokerNews, reflecting on early WSOP history and poker evolution.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No documented podcast guest appearances are available.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
Arthur Cobb does not operate a known poker podcast or video channel.
Facebook (account link)
No verified Facebook profile or page for Arthur Cobb with active engagement metrics.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
Arthur Cobb does not operate a known YouTube channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No verified Twitch streaming channel for Arthur Cobb.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No presence on TikTok verified for Arthur Cobb.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No verified LinkedIn professional profile matching the poker player Arthur Cobb.
Posting frequency in social media
Public social media posting frequency is not applicable due to lack of verified accounts.
Type of content in social media
No known social media content shared by Arthur Cobb.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No current sponsorship companies publicly linked to Arthur Cobb.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No public record of historical sponsorship contracts.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No publicly available poker site ambassador roles.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No documented personal poker-related business ventures.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No information on poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No public availability of coaching services or platforms.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not applicable due to no coaching service information.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No educational poker materials created by Arthur Cobb are documented.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No known affiliate program partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise available.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No poker books authored by Arthur Cobb.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Not involved publicly in poker training series.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No records of presentations or masterclasses.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No professional coaching work documented.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No notable coaching students publicly linked to Arthur Cobb.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube poker content by Arthur Cobb.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Appeared in poker-related articles and interviews primarily in PokerNews and similar outlets discussing historical perspectives.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No recurring magazine columns known.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No known speaking engagements at poker conferences.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No involvement in poker scandals or controversies.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations or incidents reported.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No documented casino or poker room conflicts involving Arthur Cobb.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal proceedings or court matters publicly recorded.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes with fellow players.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No tournament rule violations documented.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No publicly available tax-related issues.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No widely reported criticism from the poker community.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Not applicable as no criticism is documented.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
No specific poker industry awards beyond WSOP bracelets.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Not inducted into any major Poker Hall of Fame as per available records.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized for stud poker expertise and consistency though no formal peer awards.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No poker publication awards recorded.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Notable for four WSOP bracelets in seven-card stud events and longevity in poker spanning several decades.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds the distinction of being one of the top WSOP seven-card stud bracelet winners historically, second only to a select few.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Contributed to poker development primarily through consistent presence and success in stud events, helping maintain the stud poker legacy.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No documented participation in major charity poker tournaments.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Remembered as a solid, durable stud poker specialist with multiple WSOP bracelets contributing to poker’s rich history.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced stud poker prestige and legacy by maintaining competitive excellence over multiple WSOP decades and emphasizing stud formats in modern poker era.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
1998 | USA | WSOP | Binion's Horseshoe | $2,500 Seven Card Stud | 2500 | 1st | 152000 | | | |||| 1991 | USA | WSOP | Binion's Horseshoe | $1,500 Seven Card Stud | 1500 | 1st | 146400 | | | |||| 1987 | USA | WSOP | Binion's Horseshoe | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | 5000 | 1st | 142000 | | | |||| 1983 | USA | WSOP | Binion's Horseshoe | $1,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo | 1000 | 1st | 52000 | 104 | | |||| 1990 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Binion's Horseshoe | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 28th | | 194 | | |||| 1987 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Binion's Horseshoe | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 34th | | 152 | | |||| 1986 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Binion's Horseshoe | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 34th | | 141 | | |||| 1976 | USA | WSOP | Binion's Horseshoe | Seven Card Stud | 1000 | 2nd | 4250 | 17 | |
No known tournament commentary roles.