Freddy Rouhani

Farzad "Freddy" Rouhani (Persian: فرزاد روحانی, born 1963 or 1964)[1] is an American professional poker player who won the 2008 World Series of Poker $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event.

Freddy Rouhani
Rouhani after winning the $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event at the 2008 World Series of Poker
ResidenceGermantown, Maryland, U.S.
BornFarzad Rouhani
1963 or 1964 (age 59–60)[1]
Iran
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)13
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
293rd, 2005
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)2

Rouhani, who was born in Iran, came to the United States in 1985 to attend medical school, but became a professional poker player instead. He currently resides in Germantown, Maryland.[2][1]

World Series of Poker

Rouhani has seven cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), His largest cash was when he finished runner-up to Justin Scott in the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2006 World Series of Poker, earning $429,065. His highest finish at the Main Event was 293rd place at the 2005 World Series of Poker, earning $24,365. At the 2008 World Series of Poker, he won his first bracelet in the $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event, earning $232,911.[3]

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Event Prize Money
2008 $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better $232,911

As of 2009, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,600,000.[4] His 13 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,328,985 of those winnings.[5]

References

  1. Feldman, Andrew (June 9, 2008). "Another event, another win for the pros". ESPN Poker Club. sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved June 10, 2008. Rouhani, a 44-year-old professional poker player
  2. Smith, Barry (June 9, 2008). "Farzad Rouhani – WSOP Event 10 winner Bio". betfair.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2008. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
  3. Butt, Robert. "Farzad Rouhani – Results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
  4. "Farzad Rouhani – results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
  5. World Series of Poker Earnings Archived August 26, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com
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