Amir Vahedi

Amir Vahedi
Vahedi at the 2006 World Series of Poker circuit event
ResidenceSerman Oaks, California, U.S.
Born25 February 1961 (1961-02-25)
Tehran, Iran
Died8 January 2010 (2010-01-09) (aged 48)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Final table(s)4
Money finish(es)9
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		6th, 2003
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)9
Information last updated on 28 June 2010.

Amir Vahedi (25 February 1961 – 8 January 2010)[1] was an Iranian professional poker player born in Tehran, Iran.[2] who won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet at the 2003 World Series of Poker in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em event.

World Series of Poker

In 2003, Vahedi made the final table of the Main Event of the World Series of Poker and finished sixth, earning $250,000.[3] Earlier in the series, he won his first WSOP bracelet in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em event for $270,000.[4]

During the 2003 World Series of Poker, in reference to the natural tendency of players to tighten up on the bubble (when only a few eliminations are left to the money), Vahedi stated: "In order to live, you must be willing to die."[5]

Vahedi was also the season three champion of the Ultimate Poker Challenge.[6]

During his lifetime, Vahedi won over $3,250,000 in live tournament play.[7] His nine cashes at the WSOP account for $671,216 of those winnings.[8]

World Series of Poker bracelet

Year Event Prize Money
2003 $1,500 No Limit Hold'em $270,000

Personal life

Vahedi served in the Iranian army during the Iran–Iraq War before becoming a war refugee and immigrating to the US, settling in Sherman Oaks, California. He was one of Ben Affleck's early poker tutors.[9]

Vahedi died at the age of 48 due to possible complications of diabetes on 8 January 2010.[9]

References

  1. ^ "In Memoriam: Amir Vahedi". WSOP.com. 11 January 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Amir Vahedi". PokerListings.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 22 November 2007.
  3. ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  4. ^ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  5. ^ Rosenbloom, Steve (18 January 2006). "Get a winning read". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Ultimate Poker Challenge, UPC Final - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Amir Vahedi's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Amir Vahedi". WSOP.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  9. ^ a b Bradley, Lance (10 January 2010). "Poker Pro Amir Vahedi Passes Away". Bluff Magazine. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2010.