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Mori Eskandani is an American poker player and television producer with United States citizenship and primary residence in the U.S..
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Born (date and place of birth)
Mori Eskandani was born on January 29, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, United States..
Residence (current location)
Mori Eskandani currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States..
Education (institution, specialization)
Specific details of Mori Eskandani’s formal education are not publicly available. Generally, professional poker players often have varied educational backgrounds; many benefit from studies in fields like mathematics, psychology, or business, which enhance strategic skills.
Children (number, ages)
There is no publicly available information about Mori Eskandani’s children or family. Many players keep family matters private.
Year started playing poker
Mori Eskandani began serious poker play and tournament cashes by at least 1985..
Age when started playing
He started playing poker seriously in his early twenties, circa late 1970s..
Year turned professional
Mori Eskandani transitioned to professional poker status in the early to mid-1980s when he relocated to Las Vegas and entered high-stakes cash games seriously..
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Mori Eskandani’s first major documented tournament win was the $10,200 H.O.R.S.E. PGT Mixed Games event in 2024, winning $201,600, which stands as his largest career score..
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
No specific mentor or introductory figure to poker is publicly documented for Mori Eskandani. Generally, players often learn initially from experienced locals, family, or friends.
First important tournament
Mori Eskandani participated in tournaments as early as 1985, though exact details of his first significant tournament are not publicly recorded.
Main motivation for turning pro
Mori Eskandani was motivated by his passion for the strategic and psychological challenges of poker, combined with his adeptness at calculating odds and reading people. Over time, this led him to pursue poker professionally..
Initial bankroll
No verified information on Mori Eskandani’s initial bankroll is publicly available. Typically early bankrolls for pros come from personal funds or backing arrangements.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Mori Eskandani’s poker education is experiential, learned through extensive live cash games and tournament play rather than formal courses.
First sponsor/backing
There is no public record of Mori Eskandani having a formal poker sponsorship early in his career.
Total live tournament winnings
Mori Eskandani’s documented live tournament winnings exceed $1.1 million as of 2025..
Number of tournament wins
He has won at least seven major tournament titles, including recent PGT Mixed Games events..
Number of final tables
Mori Eskandani has reached multiple final tables, mostly in mixed game formats..
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
His largest single tournament victory was $201,600 at the $10,200 PGT Mixed Games H.O.R.S.E. event in 2024..
WSOP bracelets (number)
Mori Eskandani has not won any World Series of Poker bracelets..
WSOP cashes (number)
He has 16 recorded WSOP cash finishes..
WSOP final tables
Mori Eskandani has not made any WSOP final tables..
Best WSOP Main Event result
His best WSOP Main Event finish was 15th place in 1993..
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No public records of participation or results in $100K+ buy-in super high roller events.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Mori Eskandani has won high roller tournaments, including $10,000 buy-in mixed game events like the PGT Mixed Games H.O.R.S.E. title..
Online tournament winnings
No publicly available data on Mori Eskandani’s online tournament winnings.
Major online titles
No known major online titles documented for him.
Poker team
Mori Eskandani is affiliated with PokerGO as president but is not part of a designated player team or stable..
Main cash game limits
Known for playing high stakes cash games with mixed game formats..
Highest stakes played
Detailed highest stakes played are not publicly documented, but he is a veteran of high-stakes cash games.
Notable high stakes sessions
Participated in prominent televised high stakes cash game sessions such as High Stakes Poker..
"Big Game" participation
No specific documented participation in the "Big Game" or similar known high stakes cash games.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Public estimates for cash game profits are unavailable.
Country ranking
No formal ranking available; recognized in the U.S. as a Hall of Fame poker figure.
All Time Money List position
Mori Eskandani is not ranked among top All-Time Money lists given tournament earnings around $1.1 million.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Not calculable with available public data.
Average tournament win
Average cash amounts vary, typically from mid-five to six-figure tournament prizes.
ITM percentage
Not publicly documented; typical pros have 15-25% ITM rates.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage is low relative to total cashes, exact numbers not public.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Year-by-year tournament data is not aggregated but shows consistent activity and some recent achievements.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Specializes in mixed games including H.O.R.S.E., Limit Hold’em, and other variants..
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily a live player preferring cash and mixed game tournament formats.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers full ring and mixed game setups, though exact preferred table sizes are not specified.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Experienced in No-Limit Hold’em, Limit Hold’em, Omaha, Razz, Stud, Badugi, Triple Draw, and more..
Specialization limits
Often plays in high stakes ranging from $10,000 buy-ins upwards.
Online rooms where plays
No known regular online poker playing presence.
Favorite casinos/locations
Commonly plays in Las Vegas venues like Aria and Bellagio..
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Playing style is tight-aggressive with emphasis on mathematical and strategic play.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for calculated bluffing and strategic plays balanced with traps.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematically informed decisions with intuitive reads.
Style adaptability
Adapts well across multiple poker formats and opponent styles.
Playing strengths
Expertise in mixed games, high stakes cash experience, strong reading ability.
GTO strategy usage
Employs Game Theory Optimal concepts especially in mixed games.
Poker software usage
No public info about use of software tools for training.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared in shows such as Poker After Dark and High Stakes Poker mainly as producer but also as player..
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in High Stakes Poker as player and producer.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Involved in Poker After Dark mainly behind the scenes.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
Featured in poker documentary productions related to televised poker.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Interviewed by PokerNews, Global Poker, and others..
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Guest appearances on podcasts such as PokerNews Podcast..
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
Does not produce or host a personal poker podcast.
Facebook (account link)
No public poker-related Facebook presence.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No personal channel; production work featured on PokerGO..
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No poker Twitch streaming presence.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No TikTok presence known.
LinkedIn profile (link)
Professional profiles associate him with PokerGO executive roles.
Posting frequency in social media
Low or private social media posting; media presence mostly via PokerGO.
Type of content in social media
Shares poker media production and industry insights.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No known poker sponsorship as a player; executive role with PokerGO.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No documented sponsorship history.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Acts as ambassador for PokerGO platform.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Owner of PokerPROductions, producing major poker TV programming..
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No public information about poker investment projects apart from media ventures.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Does not offer coaching services.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not applicable.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No authored poker educational materials; educates via poker media shows.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No known affiliate marketing involvement.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No known personal merchandise.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
Has not authored poker books.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No formal poker training series produced.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No public masterclass participation.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No public coaching activity.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No known notable students.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No independent educational YouTube content.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured/interviewed in poker media articles..
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
Does not write regular poker columns.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Speaker at poker industry events on poker media and business..
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No involvement in poker scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No documented poker venue conflicts.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal proceedings.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No known public disputes.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No record of tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No publicly known tax issues.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No notable poker community criticism.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
No public responses needed.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2018 for contributions to poker..
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Poker Hall of Fame inductee, 2018..
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected for pioneering poker television and playing skill..
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No specific poker publication awards beyond Hall of Fame.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Key achievements include producing iconic poker TV shows and multiple live mixed game titles.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
No specific poker records.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Revolutionized televised poker coverage, producing shows such as Poker After Dark and High Stakes Poker, expanding poker's global popularity..
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No public record of charity event participation.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Left a lasting impact on poker media and live mixed game play legacy..
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Major influence in poker media development and mainstream poker entertainment evolution..
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024 | USA | WSOP | Various Venues | Mixed Games | Various | Various Places | Various Prizes | Various Entries | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
No participation recorded
WSOP Europe
No participation recorded
WSOP Circuit events
No participation recorded
WSOP Paradise
No participation recorded
WSOP Online events
No participation recorded
WPT Online series
No participation recorded
WPT500 events
No participation recorded
WPT DeepStacks
No participation recorded
WPT Prime events
No participation recorded
EPT Online events
No participation recorded
EPT National events
No participation recorded
Triton Poker Series
No participation recorded
Super High Roller Series
No participation recorded
Aria High Roller Series
2019 | USA | Aria High Roller | Aria | High Roller Event | 10,500 | 1st | 128,000 | |
Bellagio Cup
No participation recorded
PokerGO Cup
No participation recorded
US Poker Open
No participation recorded
Poker Masters
No participation recorded
Macau Millions
No participation recorded
Aussie Millions
No participation recorded
APPT (Asia Pacific Poker Tour)
No participation recorded
LAPT (Latin American Poker Tour)
No participation recorded
Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP)
No participation recorded
UK & Ireland Poker Tour
No participation recorded
SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker)
No participation recorded
WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker)
No participation recorded
FTOPS (Full Tilt Online Poker Series)
No participation recorded
partypoker MILLIONS Online
No participation recorded
888poker XL Series
No participation recorded
GGPoker WSOP Online
No participation recorded
Natural8 series
No participation recorded
Winamax series
No participation recorded
Unibet Open Online
No participation recorded
PokerStars Sunday Million
No participation recorded
partypoker Sunday LIVE
No participation recorded
888poker Sunday Challenge
No participation recorded
Borgata tournaments
No participation recorded
Commerce Casino events
No participation recorded
Bicycle Casino tournaments
No participation recorded
Thunder Valley events
No participation recorded
Bay 101 tournaments
No participation recorded
Lucky Chances events
No participation recorded
Venetian tournaments
No participation recorded
Wynn Classic
No participation recorded
Aria tournaments
No participation recorded
Bellagio tournaments
2022 | USA | Bellagio | Bellagio | Bellagio High Roller #4 - Eight Game | 10,000 | 2nd | 53,000 | |
Caesars events
No participation recorded
Flamingo tournaments
No participation recorded
Golden Nugget tournaments
No participation recorded
Crown Australian Poker Championship
No participation recorded
Star Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Casino de Monte-Carlo tournaments
No participation recorded
Aviation Club de France
No participation recorded
Concord Card Casino events
No participation recorded
Holland Casino tournaments
No participation recorded
Spielbank tournaments
No participation recorded
Campione tournaments
No participation recorded
San Remo tournaments
No participation recorded
Malta Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Cyprus tournaments
No participation recorded
Rozvadov tournaments
No participation recorded
Heads-Up Championships
No participation recorded
Mixed Games Championships
No participation recorded
PLO Championships
No participation recorded
HORSE Championships
No participation recorded
8-Game Mix tournaments
No participation recorded
Short Deck tournaments
No participation recorded
Bounty tournaments
No participation recorded
Turbo tournaments
No participation recorded
Deep Stack events
No participation recorded
Freezeout tournaments
No participation recorded
Re-entry events
No participation recorded
Satellite tournaments
No participation recorded
Spin & Go tournaments
No participation recorded
Celebrity Poker tournaments
No participation recorded
Charity poker events
No participation recorded
Media tournaments
No participation recorded
Industry events
No participation recorded
Invitational tournaments
No participation recorded
Exhibition matches
No participation recorded
Poker After Dark
2007-2011 | USA | Poker After Dark | TV Studio Las Vegas | Mixed Games/Cash Games | Various | Producer/Player appearances | |
High Stakes Poker
2006-2011 | USA | High Stakes Poker | Las Vegas Studios | Cash Games/Mixed Games | Various | Player/Producer | |
Poker Night in America
No participation recorded
Live at the Bike
No participation recorded
PokerGO events
2024 | USA | PokerGO Tour Mixed Games | PokerGO Studios | $10,200 H.O.R.S.E. Event | 10,200 | 1st | 201,600 | 63 | |
ESPN Featured Tables
No participation recorded
Live cash game sessions (documented)
Participated in notable live cash sessions especially in Las Vegas high stakes mixed games but detailed session results are not publicly documented.
High Stakes cash games
Known for extensive high stakes cash game experience though specific profit/loss data not public.
Private game participations
Participated in private high-stakes games but no specific public records.
Casino cash game sessions
Has played cash games at major Las Vegas casinos including Bellagio and Aria.
Online cash game results
No known public online cash game results.
Mixed game cash sessions
Specialist in mixed cash games including games such as H.O.R.S.E. and other mixed variants.
Provided poker commentary for PokerGO broadcasts..