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.
Tournament results
| Event | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| $ 15,000 + 100 Pot Limit Omaha | $141,700 | |
| $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha | $78,000 |
| Event | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| $ 100,000 + 4,000 Pot Limit Omaha – Triton Jeju PLO Main Event | $205,000 | |
| $ 25,000 + 1,000 Pot Limit Omaha | $125,000 | |
| $ 25,000 + 1,000 Pot Limit Omaha – Triton 6-Handed | $46,000 | |
| $ 50,000 Pot Limit Omaha – 6 Handed | $101,500 | |
| $ 100,000 + 4,000 Pot Limit Omaha – Main Event | $549,000 | |
| $ 100,000 Pot Limit Omaha – Main Event | $281,000 | |
| $ 18,750 + 6,250 Pot Limit Omaha – Turbo Bounty Quattro | $70,000 |