Massoud Setayesh

Massoud Setayesh is an American professional poker player from Laguna Hills, California, with over $570.9K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $93,150 came when he finished in 1st place at the L.A Poker Classic in February 2004.

Massoud Setayesh: Live Tournament Participation

Massoud Setayesh’s first recorded live cash occurred in July 2002 at the Stars & Stripes in Los Angeles. He finished in 7th place in a $100 + 20 Firecracker 100 Limit Hold’em, cashing $740.

During the L.A Poker Classic in February 2004, he finished in 1st place. Massoud took part in a $500 + 40 No Limit Hold’em and won his biggest live cash of $93,150 .

In May 2005, Massoud played in a $2,425 + 155 No Limit Hold’em Championship during the Heavenly Hold’em in Los Angeles. He finished in 2nd place and earned $75,100.

At the Poker Derby in Inglewood in January 2006, he earned a cash prize of $17,810. Massoud participated in a $300 + 40 No Limit Hold’em and secured 2nd place.

Later in May of that year, he participated in a $291 + 39 No Limit Hold’em Shootout during the Heavenly Hold’em. Massoud clinched victory and won $25,820.

He returned to the L.A Poker Classic to compete in a $300 + 30 No Limit Hold’em in January 2007. Massoud finished in 2nd place and cashed $55,030.

Most recently, in August 2023, he competed in a $400 Limit Omaha 8 or Better/Stud 8 or Better Event #22 during the Legends of Poker. Massoud placed 3rd and took home $2,860.