Kassem Deeb

Kassem Ibrahim Deeb is a Lebanese professional poker player from Beirut who currently resides in Las Vegas. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $9.1M from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $2,276,832. During his poker career, he earned 2 WSOP bracelets at the 27th and 38th World Series of Poker.

In addition, he has also appeared on High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark.

Kassem Ibrahim Deeb: Early Life

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Deeb moved from his hometown and attended Utah State University, where he pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While studying, he lost contact with his parents, who had been supporting his educational needs when a civil war broke out. Due to the restrictions of his student visa, he couldn’t take a part-time job. As a result, he was forced to leave school and enter the world of gambling to make ends meet.

Deeb: Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

He debuted on February 21st, 2006 in HSP S1 Episode 6. He participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE No Limit Hold ’em with Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Eli Elezra, and others. In this episode, he also achieved his biggest live cash of $81,600.

In a subsequent appearance on March 7th, 2006, in HSP S1 Episode 8, Deeb played in a $300/600 + $100 ANTE No Limit Hold ’em alongside Amir Nasseri, Mimi Tran, Daniel Negreanu, and others. He incurred his most substantial loss of $47,900.

In his last appearance on March 30th, 2006, in HSP S1 Episode 11, he participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE No Limit Hold ’em with Eli Elezra, Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari, and others. Deeb lost $46,900.

Deeb’s Journey at Poker After Dark

He debuted in PAD S11 Episode 1 on January 16th, 2020. Deeb participated in a $50/100 + $100BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Daniel Negreanu, Mike Matusow, Eli Elezra, and others. He ended the night down $2,350.

He returned to the tables on January 17th, 2020 for PAD S11 Episode 2. Deeb participated in another $50/100 + $100BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Albert Daher, Nick Schulman, Mike Matusow, and others. He lost $750.

Fast Freddy: Live Tournament Participation

Deeb’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 1986 where he placed 6th in a $200 Limit Seven Card Stud at the Stairway to the Stars in Las Vegas. He cashed $887.

Following his career, he secured his first WSOP bracelet at the 27th WSOP in Las Vegas in May 1996. He participated in a $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw and won $146,250.

During the 38th World Series Of Poker in Las Vegas in July 2005, he won his biggest live cash of $2,276,832. He also placed 1st in a $ 50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E.

In July 2024, he placed 95th in a $1,600 Pot Limit Omaha Championship at the Aria Poker Classic in Las Vegas. Deeb earned $2,756.

Deeb’s Other Notable Achievements

• September 2005: $5,200 Championship Event No Limit Hold’em at the Ultimate Poker Classic in Palm Beach (1st place, $1,000,000).
• May 2010: €20,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller at the World Poker Tour Rendez-Vous à Paris (1st place, $385,561).
• January 2012: $1,600 No Limit Hold’em Re-Entry at the WSOPC Bicycle Casino (1st place, $171,810)

Conclusion

Kassem Ibrahim Deeb, a notable Lebanese professional poker player now based in Las Vegas, has earned over $9.1M from live tournaments. His career highlights include winning two WSOP bracelets and securing a significant cash prize of $2,276,832. Despite early challenges, Deeb has built a remarkable reputation in the poker world.