Name | Iraj Parvizi |
Nickname | Mad Punter |
Nationality | Arab |
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Iraj Parvizi is a poker player with live earnings of $266,681 at the time of writing. Parvizi has secured his position as 3rd in the United Arab Emirates All Time Money List. Moreover, his notable achievement includes a best live cash of $127,724, earned when he claimed the 4th position at the 49th World Series of Poker $10K H.O.R.S.E. event in June 2018.
Parvizi’s first live tournament cash took place in June 2004 at Festa al Lago II in Las Vegas. There, he secured 7th place in the $2,080 No Limit Hold’em, earning $8,335.
Subsequently, Parvizi took a hiatus on tournaments from 2005 to 2016 and only returned to the limelight in June 2017. He marked his debut in the World Series of Poker at the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event, securing $5,657. A mere week later, he played the $25K Pot Limit Omaha High Roller Event from the same tournament. There, he secured a 15th place finish and earned $48,896.
Fast forward to 2018, where Parvizi notched only two cashes from the WSOP, amassing a total of $130,058. During this period, the highlight was when he got his best live cash to date. Parvizi achieved it at the $10K H.O.R.S.E. Event, where he secured 4th place and earned $127,724.
A three-year hiatus ensued until his next cash materialized at the Rio Daily Deep Stack Series $250 H.O.R.S.E. Deep Stack, adding $1,248 to his earnings. A year later, his first victory came in the European Poker Tour €10,200 NLH Hyper Turbo €5,000 Knockout Freezeout Event in Monte Carlo, raking in $72,487. Furthermore, this victory stands as his most recent cash on record.
Parvizi’s poker journey spans from 2004 to his recent victory in 2019. Notable moments include his debut at the World Series of Poker in 2017 and achieving his best live cash of $127,724 in 2018. After a hiatus, he returned in 2021, securing a victory in the European Poker Tour and adding $72,487 to his earnings. Parvizi’s poker evolution showcases persistence and success over the years.