Michael Simhai

Michael Simhai is an American professional poker player from Beverly Hills, California, with over $759.7K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $240,480 came when he won at the 53rd WSOP Event #27 in June 2022.

Michael Simhai: Live Tournament Participation

Michael Simhai first recorded live cash occurred in March 2004 during the Winnin’ o’ the Green in Bell Gardens. He finished in 1st place in a $1,000 + 60 No Limit Hold’em, winning $58,800.

In January 2007, Michael played in a $200 + 30 No Limit Hold’em at Poker Derby in Inglewood. He finished in 1st place and won $39,575.

Later in October of that year, he participated in a $100 + 25 No Limit Hold’em during the National Championship of Poker in Inglewood. Michael placed 2nd and earned $33,670.

Following this, Michael finished in 2nd place at the L.A Poker Classic in February 2008. He pocketed $99,271 in a $300 + 35 No Limit Hold’em event.

Then, in August 2008, he entered in a $300 + 35 No Limit Hold’em during the Legends of Poker in Bell Gardens. He finished in 2nd place and cashed $32,660.

Fast forward to June 2022. At the 53rd WSOP, he won his biggest live cash of $240,480. In this event, Michael engaged in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Shootout #27 and finished in 1st place.

In June 2024, Michael competed in a $1,500 Big O – 5 Card Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or Better Bracelet Event #27 at the 55th WSOP. He ended up in 23rd place, earning $12,828.