Amir Vahedi
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| Amir Vahedi | |
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 Amir Vahedi at the 2006 World Series of Poker circuit event |
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| Nickname(s) | None |
| Hometown | Sherman Oaks, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finishes | 9 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
6th, 2003 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 6 |
Amir Vahedi is an Iranian professional poker player. Born in Tehran, Iran he currently resides in Sherman Oaks, California.[1]
Vahedi was named no limit Texas hold 'em player of the year in 2001 and was second to Men Nguyen for Card Player Magazine's 2003 player of the year. In 2003 he made the final table of the main event of the World Series of Poker and finished sixth, netting a $250,000 prize. Earlier in the series he won his first WSOP bracelet and $270,000 in a separate no limit Texas hold 'em event.
Vahedi was the first poker tutor of the actor Ben Affleck.[2]
Vahedi is also the season three champion of the Ultimate Poker Challenge.
As of 2008, Vahedi has won over $3,225,000 in live tournament play.[3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Pokerlistings.com profile
- ^ Poker Babes profile by Shirley Rosario
- ^ Hendon Mob tournament results
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