Daniel Alaei

Daniel Alaei is an American professional poker player from California. He has accumulated over $7.4 million in total live earnings, with his highest single cash amounting to $1,428,430. Alaei has won five WSOP bracelets, secured in 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2015, and also earned one WSOP Circuit ring in 2005. 

Additionally, he has appeared on High Stakes Poker.

Daniel Alaei’s Poker Journey in High Stakes Poker

Daniel debuted in HSP Season 1 Episode 1 on January 16th, 2006. He participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game with Amir Nasseri, Barry Greenstein, Doyle Brunson, and others. Daniel incurred a $36,400 loss.

He returned to the tables on January 16th, 2007 in HSP Season 3 Episode 1. He played alongside Mike Matusow, Daniel Negreanu, Shawn Sheikhan, and others in another $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game. Alaei experienced his biggest loss ending the night down $68,900.

In a subsequent appearance on January 30th, 2007, Daniel achieved his biggest win in HSP Season 3 Episode 3. He competed in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game with Paul Wasicka, Gabe Kaplan, and others. He ended the night up $22,900

His most recent attendance was in HSP Season 3 Episode 5 on February 13th, 2007. Alaei engaged in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold ’em game together with Eli Elezra, Sam Farha, and others. He lost $3,500.

Daniel Alaei: Live Tournament Participation

Daniel first appeared in a recorded live tournament in November 2003. He participated in a $500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the 4th Annual 49’er Gold Rush Bonanza in San Francisco. He finished 18th and cashed for $700.

In May 2006, Alaei secured his first WSOP Circuit ring by winning at the WSOP Circuit in Las Vegas. He competed in a $1,000 + 50 Pot Limit Omaha event earning $42,951.

Following this, in July 2006, he claimed his first WSOP bracelet by finishing 1st in a $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw event at the 37th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Alaei won $430,698.

During the 40th WSOP in Las Vegas in June 2009, Alaei achieved his second WSOP bracelet. He triumphed in a $10,000 World Championship Omaha Hi/Lo event. Daniel took home $445,898 from this win.

He achieved his highest single cash in December 2009. Daniel secured 1st place in a $15,000 + 400 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. He won a whopping $1,428,430.

Alaei’s Continued Success in Live Tournaments

Engaging in a $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Championship, Alaei won his third WSOP bracelet in July 2010. He placed 1st at the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas. His victory added $780,599 in his earnings.

In July 2013, he achieved his fourth WSOP Bracelet at the 44th WSOP in Las Vegas. Daniel won in a $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha event, receiving a grand prize of $852,692.

At the 46th WSOP in Las Vegas in June 2015, he earned $391,097 and his fifth WSOP Bracelet. Alaei took part in a $10,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship and finished 1st. 

His most recent appearance was in June 2023. He entered the 54th WSOP in Las Vegas. Daniel finished 10th in a $50,000 Mixed Games: Poker Players Championship – 7-Handed and earned $115,477.