Saif Ahmad

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Saifuddin Ahmad

Ahmad at the 2007 World Series of Poker.
Hometown Newport Beach, California
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finishes 1
Highest ITM main
event finish
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Saifuddin "Saif" Ahmad is a Bangladeshi-American restauranteur and World Series of Poker champion. Ahmad is the owner of several Tony Roma's restaurants in Los Angeles, California, and won the 2007 World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 Limit Hold'em.

Ahmad came to the U.S. from Bangladesh to attend college where he earned a Masters Degree in chemical engineering from the California Institute of Technology. While Ahmed takes pride in his WSOP bracelet, it is his children that he most proud of. His son graduated from Harvard University and his daughter completed her education at University of California, Berkeley.[1]

As of 2008, Ahmad has live tournament winnings of over $480,000.[2]

[edit] World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
2007 $ 2,000 Limit Hold'em $ 217,329

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nolla, Dolla. Saifuddin Ahmad: 2007 WSOP - Event 43 ($2,000 LHE) Winner Profile June 29, 2007. World Series of Poker.com
  2. ^ HendonMob Results