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Antonio Esfandiari
Antonio Esfandiari is a professional poker player. Antonio Esfandiari was born Amir Esfandiari, December 8, 1978 in Tehran, Iran.
When Antonio Esfandiari was 9 years old his family moved to San Jose, California.
At the age of 19, he changed his name to Antonio, and became a professional magician. While he was performing magic, he was invited to a game of Texas Hold 'em and started to play poker. In 2004, he won close to $1.4 million at the Commerce Casino. Antonio Esfandiari won his first World Series of Poker bracelet a few months later in Pot-Limit Texas Hold 'em.
Antonio Esfandiari appeared in the second and third seasons of the Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament. After finishing dead last the previous year, Antonio Esfandiari was able to redeem himself with an impressive 2nd place finish the third season. Antonio Esfandiari was also in the first four seasons of GSN series High Stakes Poker and each season of NBC Poker After Dark.
On April 17, 2008, Antonio Esfandiari made the final table at the 2008 PokerStars.com EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo finishing in 8th place, winning €168,000 ($266,004).
While touring the poker circuit, Antonio Esfandiari often shares a room with Phil Laak. Antonio Esfandiari is also known for his chip trick techniques.
As of 2008, Antonio Esfandiari total live tournament winnings exceed $3,000,000.
Antonio Esfandiari is currently co-starring in the TV show, I Bet You, on MOJO HD with Phil Laak. He is also the face of World Poker Tour's Poker-Made Millionaire.
World Series of Poker Bracelet
Year Tournament Prize (US$)
2004 $2,000 Pot Limit Hold'em $184,860
Official site
Rounders Poker Show interview
Ultimate Bet interview
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