Antonio Esfandiari
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| Also known as | Magician [1] |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | Iranian-American |
| Residence | Las Vegas, NV, United States |
| Birthplace | Tehran, Iran |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Aggressive, Intuitive |
| Net worth | $27000000 |
| Total cashes | 106 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 3 |
| Cashes | 49 |
| Bracelets | 3 |
| Final tables | 9 |
| Highest WSOP | 2012 |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 2 |
| Final tables | 7 |
| Money finishes | 16 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 1 |
| Money finishes | 2 |
| Last Updated | 27.01.2026 |
Antonio Esfandiari (born 8 December 1978) is a Iranian-American poker player who has a net worth of $27 million.
Antonio Esfandiari's biography
| Nationality | Iranian-American |
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Age | December 8, 1978 (age 47) |
| Birthplace | Tehran, Iran |
| Family | |
| Parents | |
| Wife | Amal Bounahra |
| Children | Son |
| Education | |
| 1993 - 1997 | Del Mar High School |
Poker career
Antonio Esfandiari (born December 8, 1978) is an American poker player and former professional magician, widely regarded as one of the greatest tournament players of all time. He is best known for winning the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop at the 2012 World Series of Poker for $18346673, one of the largest single payouts in poker history.
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 3 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 49 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $21917242 |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2004 | $2000 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $184860 |
| 2012 | $1000000 No-Limit Hold'em The Big One for One Drop | 1sr | $18346673 |
| 2012 | €1100 No-Limit Hold'em (WSOPE) | 1st | $164656 |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 2 |
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| Final tables | 7 |
| Money finishes | 16 |
| WPT winnings | $3024010 |
WPT titles:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2004 | L.A. Poker Classic No-Limit Hold'em Championship | 1st | $1399135 |
| 2010 | Five Diamond World Poker Classic Main Event | 1st | $870,124 |
European Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
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| Final tables | 1 |
| Money finishes | 2 |
| EPT winnings | $283825 |
Antonio Esfandiari’s profiles
| Official website | N/Asite.com |
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| N/Aplayer@site.com | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| WPF | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Poker Org | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Antonio Esfandiari? Antonio Esfandiari is an Iranian-American professional poker player and former professional magician with over $27.8 million in career tournament earnings. He holds the record for the largest single poker tournament cash prize in history ($18,346,673).
What Is Antonio Esfandiari's net worth? Antonio Esfandiari's net worth is estimated between $25 million and $30 million.
What is Antonio Esfandiari's biggest single tournament cash? His biggest single tournament cash is $18,346,673 from winning the 2012 Big One for One Drop tournament.
How much has Antonio Esfandiari earned in his poker career? Antonio Esfandiari has earned $27275185.
Is Antonio Esfandiari actually left-handed poker player? No, he is right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Antonio Esfandiari won? Antonio Esfandiari has won 3 WSOP bracelets (2004, 2012, 2012 WSOPE).
Has Antonio Esfandiari won any WPT titles? Yes, Antonio Esfandiari has won 2 WPT titles: the 2004 L.A. Poker Classic and the 2010 Five Diamond World Poker Classic.