Nationality
Iranian-German
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Born (date and place of birth)
May 22, 1964 in Iran
Residence (current location)
Muenster, Germany
Education (institution, specialization)
Studied civil engineering at the University of Munster
Year started playing poker
Around 2012–2013 for serious tournament play (playing poker since age 18)
Age when started playing
Started playing poker at 18 years old, seriously from about age 48
Year turned professional
2013
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2014 EPT Barcelona Seniors Event win; finished 3rd in EPT Barcelona Main Event for €652,000 in 2014
First important tournament
Early cashes in smaller events at EPT Dortmund and Berlin in 2013
Main motivation for turning pro
Analytical thinking and discipline combined with an opportunity to build a new career after moving to Germany
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with a focus on analytical play and discipline; no formal poker schooling documented
Total live tournament winnings
Over $14,100,000 in live tournament earnings as of mid-2025
Number of tournament wins
At least 5 major live tournament titles including WSOP Main Event 2019 and EPT Prague 2015
Number of final tables
15+ final tables including multiple European Poker Tour Main Event final tables
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$10,000,000 for winning 2019 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2019 WSOP Main Event)
WSOP cashes (number)
About 20 WSOP cash finishes including WSOP Circuit and Europe events
WSOP final tables
1 (2019 WSOP Main Event)
Best WSOP Main Event result
Winner, 1st place at 2019 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Multiple cashes in Triton Poker Super High Roller Series including 2024 results but no Super High Roller wins of $100K+ documented
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Won WSOP Circuit Rozvadov Main Event in 2017 (€184,812 prize)
Online tournament winnings
Minimal; known as primarily a live player with little to no significant online tournament presence
Highest stakes played
Competes in high roller live tournaments ($25K-$125K buy-ins)
Notable high stakes sessions
Led final table chip counts dominantly at 2019 WSOP Main Event final table
Country ranking
Among top 10 German poker players by all-time earnings and achievements
All Time Money List position
Top 10 in Germany's All Time Money List with $14M+; top 50 worldwide approximately
Average tournament win
Average cash prize in 6-figure range in major events based on largest wins and total cashes
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Best year 2019 with WSOP Main Event win; consistent results from 2014–2025 with multiple jumps in earning spikes during major wins
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max preferences evident in tournament play
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily; occasional Pot-Limit Omaha events in 2024–2025
Specialization limits
$1,500 tournaments to $125,000 super high rollers live events
Online rooms where plays
Not an active online player; no significant online screen name known
Favorite casinos/locations
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas WSOP), King's Casino Rozvadov, EPT venues including Barcelona and Prague
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Analytical, disciplined, patient, friendly table demeanor
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for a balanced and strategic approach rather than excessive bluffing
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mathematical and strategic with strong discipline and patience
Style adaptability
High adaptability demonstrated by success across various tournament formats and opponents
Playing strengths
Deep understanding of poker strategy, composure under pressure, reading opponents
GTO strategy usage
Uses modern poker theory and analytical approach though no specific data on software-assisted GTO study
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured on ESPN broadcasts of 2019 WSOP Main Event final table; PokerGO and other televised events documented
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Interviews with PokerNews, PokerListings, Upswing Poker, and other leading poker media outlets
Posting frequency in social media
Occasional posts on Instagram and social media with updates on poker results and personal insights
Type of content in social media
Poker achievements, tournament updates, personal milestones
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Supports aspiring players and shares poker experiences but no formal coaching business known
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in major poker publications including PokerNews, CardPlayer, PokerListings
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Winning 2019 WSOP Main Event, EPT Prague Main Event winner, WSOP Circuit Rozvadov champion
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Oldest WSOP Main Event champion in modern era at age 55 (since 1999)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Inspiring late-start poker professionals and demonstrating poker success is achievable with discipline and analytical skill
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Legacy as one of Germany's top poker players and oldest modern Main Event winner
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced perception of poker as a viable career even if started late in life; role model for disciplined, analytical poker playing style
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2019-07-14 | USA | WSOP Main Event | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino | Main Event | 100000 | 1 | 10000000 | 8569 | 3300 | 3300 |||| 2017-10-30 | Czech Republic | WSOP Europe | King’s Casino Rozvadov | Colossus | 1110 | | | | | |||| 2017-10-20 | Czech Republic | WSOP Circuit | King’s Casino Rozvadov | Main Event | 1667 | 1 | 184812 | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2015-12-20 | Czech Republic | EPT Prague | Card Casino Prague | Main Event | 5300 | 1 | 754510 | 1044 | | |||| 2015-03-13 | Malta | EPT Malta | Portomaso Casino | Main Event | 5300 | 6 | 153700 | | | |||| 2014-08-31 | Spain | EPT Barcelona | Casino Barcelona | Main Event | 5300 | 3 | 652667 | 1496 | |
WSOP Circuit events
2017-10-20 | Czech Republic | WSOPC Rozvadov | King’s Casino Rozvadov | Main Event | 1667 | 1 | 184812 | | |
WSOP Paradise
2024-12-19 | USA | WSOP Paradise | | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 10000 | 40 | 26920 | 40 | | |||| 2024-12-19 | USA | WSOP Paradise | | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo Bounty | 5000 | 12 | 12230 | | | |||| 2024-12-12 | USA | WSOP Paradise | | $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack | 5000 | 40 | 11370 | | | |||| 2024-12-11 | USA | WSOP Paradise | | $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 2500 | 114 | 9040 | | |
Triton Poker Series
2024-06-20 | Montenegro | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series | Montenegro | $125K NLH Main Event | 125000 | 22 | 235000 | | | |||| 2024-06-15 | Montenegro | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series | Montenegro | $40K NLH Mystery Bounty | 40000 | 22 | 33000 | | |
Aria High Roller Series
2024-11-04 | USA | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo | Monte Carlo | $40,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty Seven Max | 40000 | 20 | 37000 | | | |||| 2024-11-03 | USA | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo | Monte Carlo | $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max | 25000 | 14 | 64000 | | |