Amir Vahedi
| Amir Vahedi | |
|---|---|
| Vahedi at the 2006 World Series of Poker circuit event | |
| Residence | Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Born | 25 February 1961 (1961年02月25日) Tehran, Iran |
| Died | 8 January 2010 (2010年01月09日) (aged 48) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 4 |
| Money finish(es) | 9 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 6th, 2003 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 9 |
| Information last updated on 28 June 2010. | |
Amir Vahedi (25 February 1961 – 8 January 2010)[1] was an Iranian professional poker player born in Tehran, Iran.[2] who won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet at the 2003 World Series of Poker in the 1,500ドル No Limit Hold'em event.
World Series of Poker
[edit ]In 2003, Vahedi made the final table of the Main Event of the World Series of Poker and finished sixth, earning 250,000ドル.[3] Earlier in the series, he won his first WSOP bracelet in the 1,500ドル No Limit Hold'em event for 270,000ドル.[4]
During the 2003 World Series of Poker, in reference to the natural tendency of players to tighten up on the bubble (when only a few eliminations are left to the money), Vahedi stated: "In order to live, you must be willing to die."[5]
Vahedi was also the season three champion of the Ultimate Poker Challenge.[6]
During his lifetime, Vahedi won over 3,250,000ドル in live tournament play.[7] His nine cashes at the WSOP account for 671,216ドル of those winnings.[8]
World Series of Poker bracelet
[edit ]| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,500ドル No Limit Hold'em | 270,000ドル |
Personal life
[edit ]Vahedi served in the Iranian army during the Iran–Iraq War before becoming a war refugee and immigrating to the United States, settling in Sherman Oaks, California. He was one of Ben Affleck's early poker tutors.[9]
Vahedi died at the age of 48 due to possible complications of diabetes on 8 January 2010.[9]
References
[edit ]- ^ "In Memoriam: Amir Vahedi". WSOP.com . 11 January 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
- ^ "Amir Vahedi". PokerListings.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 22 November 2007.
- ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ Rosenbloom, Steve (18 January 2006). "Get a winning read". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Ultimate Poker Challenge, UPC Final - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Amir Vahedi's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Amir Vahedi". WSOP.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ a b Bradley, Lance (10 January 2010). "Poker Pro Amir Vahedi Passes Away". Bluff Magazine. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2010.