Jamil Wakil
| Name | Jamil Wakil |
| Nickname | Jamil11 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Socials | Twitter · Hendonmob |
| Streams on | Triton |
| Type | Player |
Jamil Wakil is a 21 year old Canadian poker pro player. He debuted his playing career when he placed sixth at the PokerStars Carribean Adventure Main Event at the Baha Mar Resort. He considered himself a recreational player even though he won in SCOOP.
Jamil Wakil: Early Life
Despite having already won online championships in the SCOOP, the Winter Series, and the Blowout Series on PokerStars and having another six-figure score in a WCOOP Sunday Warm-Up, Jamil Wakil was still only playing poker for fun. He plays as “Jamil11” online and is a crusher.
At the age of 14, he began working in a car wash. Since then, he has worked his way through positions with well-known businesses like Johnson & Johnson and Mercedes Benz to work in mutual funds for a significant Canadian bank. He was able to live comfortably thanks to his position, but his limited free time was the only time he could play poker. He made the decision to turn professional in August of last year after growing tired of seeing his competitors get better through study and more playing time.
Jamil Wakil: Poker Career Highlights
Jamil Wakil has recently entered the poker scene. He excels in tournaments, including $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em Eight Max. Where he finished 5th in the 2023 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London, which was also his highest career cash with a total of $400,000.
He also finished 12th at the 2023 PokerStars EPT Paris €10,200 Mystery Bounty
Conclusion
Jamil Wakil is a young poker pro with a huge potential as an online poker player. Although he is new to the live scene because of his age. In one of his recent events, he made a statement wherein he plans on being a billionaire someday. His accomplishments may actually take him there.
Tournament results
| Event | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 + 750 No Limit Hold’em | $166,000 | |
| $ 25,000 + 750 No Limit Hold’em 6 Max | $166,000 |
| Event | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| $15k NLH 8-Handed | 05 Mar 2024 | $41,500 |
| $20k NLH 8-Handed | 05 Mar 2024 | $35,000 |
| $25k NLH GGMillion$ | 05 Mar 2024 | $79,000 |
| $50k NLH 8-Handed | 27 Jul 2023 | $400,000 |
| $ 25,000 + 1,500 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed | $38,000 | |
| $ 20,000 + 2,400 + 20,000 No Limit Hold’em – Triton Mystery Bounty 7-Handed | $40,250 | |
| $ 20,000 + 2,400 + 20,000 No Limit Hold’em – 7-Handed Mystery Bounty | $108,000 | |
| $ 20,000 + 20,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty | $39,000 |