Jake “Llama” Abdalla

Jake “Llama” Abdalla is a poker player from the United States, currently residing in Boston. He is known as the mixed games specialist at Upswing. Jake has accumulated total live earnings of $495,349, with his best live cash amounting to $90,344.

A significant highlight of his career occurred on July 3rd, 2009, in Las Vegas. Jake competed in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event at the 40th World Series of Poker (WSOP) and finished in 72nd place, earning $90,344.

Jake “Llama” Abdalla: Early Life

He played a lot of poker during high school and college, eventually dropping out of UC San Diego in 2006 to pursue it full-time. He began primarily with limit hold’em but also explored other formats such as SNGs, tournaments, and even dealer’s choice games with friends for fun.

Jake “Llama” Abdalla: Poker Career

Abdalla has had quite a journey in poker. His inaugural recorded tournament took place on April 29th, 2009, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, where he participated in the €550 No Limit Hold’em Shootout at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Grand Final. Remarkably, he finished in 10th position, garnering $1,315 in prize money.

Fast forward to June 11th, 2019, in Las Vegas, United States, he showcased his skills in the $400 No Limit Hold’em 7PM Daily Deepstack at the Rio Daily Deepstacks 2019. This time, he emerged victorious, securing 1st place and winning $14,778.

Later that same year, on November 7th, 2019, still in Las Vegas, United States, he continued his streak by participating in the Poker Masters #4 $10,000 8-Game event. Displaying a strong performance once more, he secured 5th position and won $36,000.

Most recently, on February 3rd, 2024, in Round Rock, United States, he showcased his skills yet again, competing in the $300 No Limit Hold’em Nit Game event at the Wacky Weekend of Poker. Finishing impressively, he secured 4th position and won $1,720.

Jake “Llama” Abdalla’s Poker Journey on Poker At The Lodge

He made his debut in PATL Episode 350 on August 31st, 2023. He was seated with TM, Eric Chen, and others. They engaged in a  $5/10 +$10BBA ($25) No Limit Hold ’em game.  By the end of the game, he was up 780.
He returned on September 1st, 2023, during PATL Episode 351. He played with Yoochan, Doug Polk, and others. They took part in a $25/50/100 +$100BBA ($200) ($400) No Limit Holdem game. He concluded the game with $38,375 in earnings.