Antonio Esfandiari – Poker Results

Antonio Esfandiari is one of the best poker players of his generation. He has great poker results at both tournaments and cash games.

His tournament winnings alone add up to over $4.5 million!

He is also a successful ring game player and plays in the highest stakes cash games around including GSN’s High Stakes Poker.

Tournament Highlights

He is one of the best tournament players around. With two World Poker Tour titles and a World Series of Poker bracelet, The Magician has made a name for himself in the poker world.

His biggest tournament cashes include:

World Poker Tour – L.A. Poker Classic, 2004

Result: Winner

Prize: $1,400,000

This was his 1st major tournament win and what a win it was! The L.A. Poker Classic is one of the top tournaments on the famous World Poker Tour.

World Poker Tour – Five Diamond Poker Classic, 2010

Result: Winner

Prize: $870,000

A very special victory as he claimed his 2nd WPT title on his 32nd birthday. The occasion was one to remember with him facing off against friend Andrew Robl for the title. Vanessa Rousso and John Racener made this a star studded final table.

World Series of Poker – $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event, 2009

Result: 24th

Prize: $353,000

The Magician ran very deep in search of the most prized championship in all of poker – the world renowned Main Event at the World Series. He would finish with only three tables left and receive a big payout for his effort.

European Poker Tour – €10,000 Main Event, 2008

Result: 8th

Prize: €168,000 ($266,000)

A great final table at the premier event on the European Poker Tour. He would battle through a massive field of 842 entrants to finish 8th.

Poker SuperStars Invitational Tournament, 2006

Result: 2nd

Prize: $225,000

In this shorthanded shootout tournament format, he would have to battle through some very tough shorthanded games as well as heads up confrontations with some of the biggest names in the business including Gus Hansen, Johnny Chan, Chris “Jesus” Ferguson, Carlos Mortensen, Phil Hellmuth and Joe Hachem.

World Series of Poker Circuit Championship Event – New Orleans, 2005

European Poker Tour – €10,000 Main Event, 2008

Result: 3rd

Prize: $221,000

Another deep finish at a major event brings a big pay day.

World Series of Poker – $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em Event, 2004

Result: Winner

Prize: $185,000

He claims one of the most prized possessions in all of poker – a coveted WSOP bracelet!

William Hill Poker Grand Prix, 2007

Result: 3rd

Prize: £70,000 ($137,000)

This tournament uses a shootout structure. He won his 1st heat to advance to the final table where he would eventually finish in third place.

National Heads Up Poker Championship, 2005

National Heads Up Poker Championship, 2005

Result: 3rd

Prize: $125,000

He made it deep going all the way to the semi-finals of the heads up tournament.

Bellagio Five Star World Poker Tournament, 2005

Result: 3rd

Prize: $122,000

It seems like three is The Magician’s magic number as he banks another deep run and a 3rd place finish, cashing in nicely at the Bellagio.

World Series of Poker – $2,500 Short Handed No Limit Hold’em, 2005

Result: 5th

Prize: $63,000

Another WSOP final table cash to establish his place as a top tournament player and a WSOP fan favorite.

Monte Carlo Millions Consolation Tournament, 2005

Result: 2nd

Prize: $60,000

He finished as the runner-up to the highly respected John Juanda.

World Series of Poker – $5,000 No Limit Hold’em, 2010

Result: 12th

Prize: $49,000

A deep run in the 2010 WSOP shows that he is a major bracelet contender.

World Poker Tour – 49’er Gold Rush, 2002

Result: 3rd

Prize: $44,000

This would be his 1st WPT TV appearance made famous for his elimination of Phil Hellmuth who would blow up in typical fashion.

World Poker Tour – Bay 101 Shooting Stars of Poker, 2005

Result: 14th

Prize: $40,000

A deep run in an all-star poker line up.

World Series of Poker – $2,000 No Limit Hold’em, 2003

Result: 5th

Prize: $34,000

His first of many WSOP final tables.