Saif Ahmad

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Saifuddin Ahmad
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Ahmad at the 2007 World Series of Poker.
ResidenceNewport Beach, California
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es)2
Highest ITM
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World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1

Saifuddin "Saif" Ahmad is a Bangladeshi-American restaurateur and World Series of Poker champion. Ahmad is the owner of several Tony Roma's restaurants in Los Angeles, California, and won a bracelet at the 2007 WSOP. [1] [2]

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Ahmad came to the United States from Bangladesh to attend college where he earned a master's degree in chemical engineering from the California Institute of Technology.[ citation needed ]

As of 2008, Ahmad has live tournament winnings of over $560,000. [3]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2007 $2,000 Limit Hold'em$217,329

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References

  1. ↑ Dalla, Nolan (June 29, 2007). "Saifuddin Ahmad wins World Series of Poker bracelet in the $2,000 Limit Hold'em Event". WSOP.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Bridge to poker transition complete for Ahmad". ESPN.com. June 29, 2007. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Saifuddin Ahmad's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
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