Mohsin Charania

Mohsin Charania is a poker player born in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States on February 27th, 1985. He has live earnings of $6,577,998. A career highlight for him was on April 25th, 2012, during the European Poker Tour – EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final in Monte Carlo, where he finished 1st in the €10,600 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event, earning $1,782,343.

Mohsin Charania: Early Life

Shortly after his birth, Charania’s family moved to Chicago, settling in a tough neighborhood plagued by gangs and violence. Amidst this adversity, he sought solace in church and prayer, finding respite from the harsh realities of his surroundings. Recognizing education as his path out of poverty and danger, Charania excelled academically, earning him a chance at college despite financial constraints. Accepted into the University of Illinois with a wealth of advanced credits and a photographic memory that made coursework a breeze, he soon encountered poker.

Like many before him, Charania began playing micro stakes with friends, quickly becoming enamored with the game. Progressing from casual games to local casinos, he threw caution to the wind, disregarding bankroll management, and turned $500 into a remarkable $20,000. With this newfound capital, he set his sights on Las Vegas, determined to test his luck on a bigger stage.

Mohsin Charania: Poker Achievements

He began his journey on June 13th, 2008, at the Mega Stack Series in Las Vegas, making his debut with a 13th place finish in the $330 No Limit Hold’em event, pocketing $1,629.

Transitioning to September 10th, 2012, during the World Poker Tour – WPT Rendez-Vous à Paris in Paris, Charania continued to demonstrate his prowess, securing 5th place in the €7,500 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, earning $119,119.

On October 25th, 2013, at the World Poker Tour – bwin WPT Grand Prix de Paris in Paris, Charania achieved a major milestone by claiming 1st place in the €7,500 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, earning $449,856.

A defining moment in Charania’s career occurred on December 15th, 2014, during the prestigious World Poker Tour – WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. Here, he emerged victorious in the $10,400 No Limit Hold’em WPT Main Event, securing an impressive $1,177,890 in prize money.

Most recently, during the December 15th, 2021 edition of the same event at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Mohsin Charania once again showcased his consistency and skill, finishing 5th in the $10,400 No Limit Hold’em WPT Main Event, taking home $342,645.