Muruz Yohannes

Muruz Yohannes is an American poker player from Eritrea, now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with over $982K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $166,585 came when he finished in 2nd place at the WSOP Circuit in February 2017.

Additionally, he clinched his first WSOP ring at the WSOP Circuit Rio Las Vegas in March 2005.

Muruz Yohannes: Live Tournament Participation

Muruz Yohannes recorded his first live cash in July 1998, he finished in 2nd place in a $120 Limit Hold’em event at the Orleans Open in Las Vegas, earning $18,957.

Additionally, in July 2001, Yohannes took 1st place in a $200 Limit Hold’em event at the Orleans Open in Las Vegas, earning $25,890.

Following this, in December 2004, Yohannes won 1st place in a $500 No Limit Hold’em tournament at the Bellagio Weekly Tournaments in Las Vegas, securing $27,939.

Moreover, in February 2005, Yohannes continued his strong performance by placing 2nd in a $970 + $90 Limit Hold’em tournament at the Poker Classic in Los Angeles, earning $39,993.

Subsequently, in March 2005, he furthered his success by winning 1st place in a $1,000 + $60 Limit Hold’em event at the WSOP Circuit Rio Las Vegas Poker Festival, which awarded him $40,855 and a WSOP Ring.

Years later, in February 2017, Yohannes made a significant mark by finishing in 2nd place in a $1,675 No Limit Hold’em Main Event (Event #11) at the WSOP Circuit in Las Vegas, which netted him $166,585.

Most recently, in June 2024, he placed 57th in a $200 No Limit Hold’em – Sunday Special with a $100 add-on at the Orleans Summer Poker Open in Las Vegas, receiving $835.