Omran “Sam” Sanusi

Omran Sanusi, also known as “Sam,” is an American poker player from West Covina, California, who has earned over $658K in live tournament winnings. His largest live cash, amounting to $100,000, was achieved when he won the $500,000 Freeroll event in Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, in December 2001.

Omran “Sam” Sanusi: Live Tournament Participation

Omran Sanusi recorded his first live cash in October 1997 when he participated in a $100 Limit Hold’em tournament at the 10 Days of Poker in Lake Elsinore. He finished in 4th place and pocketed $1,425.

Subsequently, in June 2001, Sanusi competed in a $300 + $30 Limit Hold’em event at the California State Poker Championship in Los Angeles. There, he finished in first place and won $85,692.

A month later, in July 2001, Sanusi took part in a $100 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split event at the Stars and Stripes tournament in Los Angeles. Once again, he emerged victorious, earning $70,870.

Moving forward to August 2002, Sanusi entered the $500 + $40 No Limit Hold’em tournament at the Legends of Poker in Los Angeles. He continued his successful run by finishing in first place and securing $42,000.

In December 2001, Sanusi participated in a $500,000 Freeroll in Los Angeles. He finished in 1st place and won $100,000.

Most recently, in September 2021, Sanusi competed in a $350 No Limit Hold’em Kickoff event at The Commerce Hold’em Series in Los Angeles. He placed 20th and took home $1,540.