Owais Ahmed
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| Owais Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Irvine, California, U.S. |
| Born | c. 1983 (age 40–41) Karachi, Pakistan |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 6 |
| Money finish(es) | 17 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish |
None |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Owais Ahmed (Urdu: اویس احمد , born c. 1983) is a Pakistani professional poker player from Anaheim, CA. He won his first World Series of Poker bracelet at the 2011 World Series of Poker where he finished in the money in five mixed game events. He also has won over $1.3 million dollars in live poker tournament earnings.[1]
World Series of Poker
| Year | Cashes | Final Tables | Bracelets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | ||
| 2013 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 3 | ||
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,500 Omaha hold 'em/Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo | $ 255,959 |
Ahmed made the final table of his first WSOP in the money finish with a 5th place finish in the 2010 408-player $1,500 Seven Card Stud Event 21 for a prize of $29,809.[2] Prior to winning his first bracelet the following year, this was his highest prize.[1] In 2011, he notched a 1st place finish to earn his first bracelet at a final table that included Scotty Nguyen and a heads up match against Michael Mizrachi at the 450-player $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better Event 47 for a prize of $255,959.[3] He overcame a three-to-one chip deficit against Mizrachi at the start of heads up play.[4]
Personal life
Ahmed was born in Karachi, Pakistan, lives in Irvine, California, and works as a data warehouse analyst and a supply chain manager.[5]
References
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External links
- Ahmed at Hendonmob.com
- Ahmed at Card Player
- Ahmed at WSOP.com
