Name | Behzad Teranie |
Nickname | Sam |
Nationality | American |
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Behzad Teranie is an American professional poker player from Los Angeles, California, with over $1.9 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $250,075 came when he finished in 2nd place at the Legends of Poker in August 2024.
Behzad Teranie’s first recorded live cash occurred in April 2006 at the Fourth Annual Five-Star World Poker Classic. He finished in 13th place in Event #24, cashing $1,880.
In March 2012, Behzad entered in a $125 + 25 No Limit Hold’em Re-Entry during the Winnin’ o’ The Green. He ended up in 2nd place, taking home $160,000.
Following this, in August 2012, Behzad played in a $125 + 25 No Limit Hold’em Mega Millions V at the Legends of Poker. He made 3rd place finish, pocketing $91,814.
A year later, in August 2013, he participated in a $1,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em Deepstack at the Legends of Poker. Behzad finished in 1st place, winning $80,300.
In February 2018, Behzad took part in a $1,100 No Limit Hold’em Double Stack #48 at the L.A Poker Classic. He ended up in 4th place, claiming $87,820.
Continuing his career, in August 2024, he joined in a $560 No Limit Hold’em Mega Millions XXVII #74 at the Legends of Poker. He placed 2nd, securing his best live cash of $250,075 to date.
In November 2024, Behzad competed in a $2,200 No Limit Hold’em High Roller Ring Event #17 at the WSOPC Los Angeles. He ended up in 2nd place, earning $47,332.