Faizal

Faizal Khoja, a native of Tacoma, Washington, is an American poker player and jewelry store owner. He hasn’t revealed much about himself, but internet poker databases show that he has participated in live tournaments and high-stakes cash game streams, most notably in Hustler Casino Live. He has a running total live earnings of more than $50.9K, with a best live cash of more than $20K. Furthermore, his net profits from HCL alone exceed $31.9K.

Faizal Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Faizal Khoja has appeared on the live show six times as of this writing. In May 2022, he made his first appearance in HCL Episode 198. It featured a No Limit Hold ’em game for $25/50/100. Faisal wasn’t around when the game began and the players were introduced, but he quickly caught up when he appeared later in the show. Khoja was an extremely fortunate first-timer, winning $31.7K during his debut.

In HCL Episode 248, he struck gold once more in August 2022, winning over $44K. This is the biggest win he’s ever had on HCL. He began the game with a $10,000 buy-in, while Wesley had nearly $80K in his initial stack. They participated in the $5/5/100 Ante Game alongside HCL regulars such as Nick Vertucci, Ryusuke, GT, Mike X and others.

Faizal had a painful Monday when he dropped a staggering $36K during the Max Pain Monday Episode 250 in August 2022. This was by far, his greatest loss from the live show. He played $10/20 No Limit Hold ‘em with well-known players such as DK, Caitlin, DGAF and others. 

He experienced a few more setbacks after the 250th episode. Khoja lost $5.1K on HCL Episode 463 in June 2023 and $12K on HCL Episode 480 in July 2023, both of which featured a $10/20/40 No Limit Hold ’em game. Regardless of the circumstances, he was determined to make a comeback. He reappeared in HCL Episode 512 in August 2023, walking away with $9.5K in winnings.

Faizal Khoja’s Live Tournament Participation

Faizal has earned more than $50K  in live tournaments, according to his Hendon profile. He earned the most money of $20K when he finished second in the No Gamble, No Feature Season 1 in Las Vegas. It premiered in August 2021 and aired on PokerGo. Khoja began his poker career by competing in the 52nd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas in October 2021. He came in 38th place and earned $10.8K. Khoja cashed several times following his debut in 2021. In July 2023, he made his most recent appearance. Faizal then competed in the 54th WSOP event, finishing 177th and earning $3.9K.

Conclusion

Faizal Khoja was beginning to make a name for himself in both live tournaments and cash games. Nobody knows anything about his personal life, and most episodes of HCL only introduced him as an Owner of jewelry stores. His simplicity and table presence while playing speak volumes about how serious he takes his work. He has begun to demonstrate his worth in the name of the game, but there’s a lot more to come as we watch him more on future episodes of Hustler Casino Live.