Shah Koumi

Shah Koumi is a British professional poker player from Birmingham, England, with over $505.5K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $83,760 came when he finished in 3rd place at the Caribbean Poker Classic St. Maarten in December 2004.

Shah Koumi: Live Tournament Participation

Shah Koumi’s first recorded live cash occurred in June 1991 during the Festival Of Poker in London. He finished in 2nd place in a £100 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $6,511.

In July 2001, Shah played in a £2,000 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event during the European Poker Championships in London. He finished in 3rd place and earned $33,100.

At the British Open in London in March 2004, he earned a cash prize of $41,076. Shah participated in a £1,250 + 25 No Limit Hold’em and secured 3rd place.

During the Caribbean Poker Classic in St. Maarten in December 2004, he finished in 3rd place. Shah took part in a $5,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event and secured his biggest live cash of $83,760.

Following his career, in June 2005, he competed in a $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em at the 36th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Shah finished in 6th place and cashed $49,680.

Later in November of that year, he participated in a €5,000 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event during the Master Classics of Poker at Amsterdam City Centre. Shah placed 7th and earned $39,409.

Most recently, in April 2012, he competed in a £700 + 70 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event during the UKIPT in Nottingham. Shah placed 43rd and took home $4,286.