Fazel “waterproo” Dawood

Fazel Dawood, also known as “waterproo”, is a South African professional poker player from Durban, South Africa. He boasts live earnings that exceed $337.1K, with a best live cash of over $54K.

Fazel Dawood: Live Tournament Participation

Fazel Dawood secured his first live cash in February 2013. He participated in a $580 No Limit Hold’em event at the WSOP International Circuit in Vanderbijlpark. Placing 4th, he walked away with a cash prize of $6,471.

Transitioning to October 2018, Dawood emerged victorious in a ZAR 2,000 No Limit Hold’em “Win A Mercedes Benz A200” event at the WPTDeepStacks in Johannesburg, seizing victory and a substantial prize of $36,996.

In November 2020, Dawood participated in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em International Main Event of the World Series of Poker Main Event, Online. He achieved 16th position, earning a cash reward of $39,356.

On May 20th, 2022, Dawood competed in a ZAR 75,000 No Limit Hold’em Super High Roller event at the SunBet Poker Tour by MJPT in Sun City, where he secured 2nd place and a prize of $43,954.

On May 24th, 2022, he achieved another 2nd-place finish in a ZAR 40,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event at the same venue, earning $33,003.

In July 2023, Dawood competed in the prestigious $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Bracelet Event. It occurred at the 54th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He secured 16th position, cashing for $26,210.

Dawood’s most recent live tournament participation occurred in March 2024. He entered in a $25,000 + $1,500 No Limit Hold’em 8-Handed Silver Main Event. It happened at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju. Securing 30th place, he earned a notable cash prize of $54,000.