Sean Rafael

Sean Rafael is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada. He has accumulated earnings totaling over $191.8K, achieving his highest single cash prize of $43,539.

Sean Rafael: Live Tournament Participation

Sean Rafael’s first live cash was recorded in June 2013 when he participated in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Millionaire Maker Event at the 44th WSOP in Las Vegas. He secured 13th place, earning $64,736. 

Four years later, in June 2017, Sean returned to the WSOP in Las Vegas. He competed in a $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha 8 Handed Championship Event. Rafael finished in 13th place, cashing for $38,347. 

In February 2019, Rafael achieved his best live cash to date, totaling $78,000, at the U.S. Poker Open hosted by PokerGO in Las Vegas. He competed in Event #6, the $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha tournament, and secured 5th place. 

Sean took part in the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Aria High Roller Event at the Aria Summer High Rollers in Las Vegas in June 2019, securing 3rd place and adding $30,400 to his winnings. 

His most recent live tournament participation was in June 2024 at the WSOP in Las Vegas, where Rafael competed in the $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller 8-Handed Bracelet Event. He finished in 60th place, securing $50,211 in earnings.