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}}Sam Farha (born 23 February, 1959) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $100 million <ref>https://www.cardplayer.com/online-poker/sam-farha-net-worth</ref>. | }}Sam Farha (born 23 February, 1959) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $100 million <ref>https://www.cardplayer.com/online-poker/sam-farha-net-worth</ref>. | ||
== Sam Farha's biography == | == Sam Farha's biography == | ||
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| Also known as | Sammy |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Houston, TX, USA |
| Birthplace | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Age | February 23, 1959 (age 66) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Loose-aggressive |
| Net worth | $100 million |
| Total cashes | 34 |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 3 |
| Cashes | 25 |
| Bracelets | 3 |
| Final tables | 6 |
| Highest WSOP | 2nd, 2003 |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 3 |
| Last Updated | 05.02.2026 |
Sam Farha (born 23 February, 1959) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $100 million [1].
Sam Farha's biography
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Residence | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Born | February 23, 1959 |
| Birthplace | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Education | |
| University | University of Kansas |
Poker career
Farha began playing poker in Houston, Texas, in the 1980s after graduating from college. He moved to Las Vegas to pursue a career as a professional gambler. He is best known for finishing as the runner-up to Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, winning $1,300,000. He co-authored the book "Farha on Omaha".
World Series of Poker
Farha has won three WSOP bracelets, all in Omaha events. His biggest cash was $1,300,000 for his 2nd place finish in the 2003 Main Event.
| WSOP Bracelets | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total WSOP Cashes | 25 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $2,684,988 |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha | 1st | $145,000 [2] |
| 2006 | $5,000 Omaha Hi-Lo (8 or better) | 1st | $398,560 [3] |
| 2010 | $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship | 1st | $488,241 [4] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
|---|---|
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 3 |
WPT matches:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | WPT Grand Prix de Paris | 19th | $12,446 [5] |
| 2004 | WPT Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship | 21st | $18,000 [6] |
| 2007 | WPT World Championship | 51st | $46,410 [7] |
Sam Farha’s profiles
| Social media | |
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| Visit | |
| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Sam Farha?
Sam Farha is a Lebanese professional poker player best known for finishing second in the 2003 WSOP Main Event and for his expertise in Omaha poker.
What Is Sam Farha's net worth?
Sam Farha's total live poker tournament earnings are approximately $2,996,618.
What is Sam Farha's biggest single tournament cash?
$1,300,000 for finishing 2nd in the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event.
How much has Sam Farha earned in his poker career?
He has earned $2,996,618 in live tournaments.
Is Sam Farha actually left-handed poker player?
No information available.
How many WSOP bracelets has Sam Farha won?
He has won 3 WSOP bracelets.
Has Sam Farha won any WPT titles?
No, he has 0 WPT titles.
References
- ↑ https://www.cardplayer.com/online-poker/sam-farha-net-worth
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/1296/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/15237/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/928/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/grand-prix-de-paris-season-2004-2005
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/doyle-brunson-north-american-poker-championship-season-2004-2005
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/wpt-world-championship-season-2006-2007/payouts