Arshad Hussain

Arshad Hussain is a British professional poker player from Granville Road, Accrington, with over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $592,606 came when he finished 2nd at the EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final in July 2008.

Hussain was also sponsored by PokerStars.

Arshad Hussain: Live Tournament Participation

Arshad Hussain began his poker career in November 2000. He participated in a £100 Pot Limit Holdem event at the Midland Masters in Walsall. Hussain claimed 3rd place and took home $6,530.

In August 2005, Hussain competed at the Grosvenor UK Open Poker Championship in Luton. He participated in £780 No Limit Hold’em, where he finished 2nd and cashed for $33,595.

Hussain achieved his best live cash in March 2006 by competing in €10,000 No Limit Hold’em EPT Grand Final at the EPT Monte Carlo. He secured 2nd place, bringing home $592,606 in prize money.

A month later, in April 2006, he won in €440 No Limit Hold’em at the PaddyPower Irish Poker Open in Dublin, earning $54,118.

In June 2007, he finished 2nd in £1,000 No Limit Hold’em at the Midlands Meltdown in Walsall, taking away $40,790.

The following year, Hussain took part in Grand Prix – Main Event – Pot Limit Hold’em at the October 2008 Grosvenor Grand Prix in Walsall. He took 1st place and won $33,731.

Moreover, in December 2019, he finished 12th in £100 No Limit Hold’em at the Grosvenor North West Christmas Cracker in Manchester, taking home $1,214.