This set up the final two tables and Scott Wellenbach, who had qualified for. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Thursday, July 07, 2011 to Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Those of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. Bounahra calls and the comes on the river. k. Thursday, July 07, 2011 to Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Event #21: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'emWednesday, June 21, 2023 to Sunday, June 25, 2023. Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. Andrew Moreno. November Nine Profile - Amateur Bob Bounahra is enjoying every moment of being part of the WSOP main event final table - ESPN > ESPN Bob Bounahra is on a. $1,000 Double Stack No-Limit Hold'em (Event #34)Antonio Esfandiari has been married to the daughter of professional poker player Badih “Bob” Bounahra, Amal Bounahra. 10:20pm: Camosci eats into the break to win one Level 21 – Blinds 8,000/16,000 (BB ante 16,000) On the penultimate hand before the break, Brian Altman opened to 40,000 from the hijack and Badih Bounahra pushed for 309,000. Its clean and user-friendly format makes it easy to navigate. View Bob Bounahra’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Bounahra was sent to the rail in seventh place, good for $1,314,097. The player’s share of the tournament’s entire prize pool amounted to $26,555. Those of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. They went on to mention how. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Hay, BA! Had a buncha Maine Lunch with…my lunch today. Saturday, June 24, 2017 to Wednesday, June 28, 2017. What do you remember about this unparalleled coverage and the tournament itself? Bob Bounahra may have been the most beloved player at the final table today but even that couldn’t save him from hitting the rail in seventh place. 7 million and a short-stacked Bob Bounahra reraised all-in for 4. Bob has 1 job listed on their profile. With seven different countries represented, this was the most internationally diverse Main Event final table in WSOP history. Amal Bounahra, daughter of former November Niner Bob Bounahra and girlfriend of Antonio Esfandiari, has just been eliminated in a three-way clash. Dominik Nitsche won his second bracelet of 2014 in the $1,000 no-limit hold 'em Event 21. Badih “Bob” Bounahra was originally from Lebanon, and stopped off for a while in Fort Lauderdale before making his home in Belize. 7 million. Looking for Bounahra? Found 2 people named Bounahra along with free Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles on PeekYou. k. (March 25, 2016) — Bob Bounahra has played on poker’s biggest stage, the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event. Event #58: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World ChampionshipMonday, July 03, 2023 to Monday, July 03, 2023. Receive continuous event updates, along with tournament structures and results at the tournaments events updates page. The November Nine concept was first introduced in 2008, and in the three years since it has turned from a subject of derision to the major event on the poker calendar. Bob Bounahra, who recently finished runner up in the $1,650 Purple Chip Bounty tournament opened to 1,800 from under the gun and got two callers. Bob Bounahra. The final day of the 2017 World Series of Poker $1,500 Millionaire Maker returns on Wednesday, scheduled to play down to a winner exclusively on PokerGO . Bounahra was very low on chips on Day Six, but ran well late and survived. She knows a few things about catching cards, and not just from her husband, two-time WPT Champions Club member Antonio Esfandiari. Bounahra bets 1,000,. 2011 World Series of Poker Presented by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Official Report Event #58 Final Report (End of Day Ten) No-Limit Hold’em World Championship Buy-In: $10,000 Number of Entries: 6,865 Total Net Prize Pool: $64,540,858 Number of Places Paid: 693 First Place Prize: $8,715,638. Originally from Lebanon but living in Belize, Bob was the first citizen of Belize to participate in the WSOP Main Event Final Table this. Esfandiari and his wife had a son on January 7, 2015. Late registration closes with the start of Level 7 as well, meaning the final numbers regarding the field size, prize pool, and. COVID-19 forced the postponement of the 2020 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. “You flop a set?” asked the small blind as he committed the last of his chips. Bob Bounahra opened to 20,000 from under the gun, Chris Damick called from the hijack and Nick Palma shoved for 108,000 from the small blind. Bounahra was actually born in Lebanon, but is proud to now call Belize City his home. Virtually every newspaper or blog in the country has featured his story in some form and Bounahra has at least temporarily risen to minor-celebrity status across Central America. Event number fifty eight is the No Limit Hold ‘Em Championship taking place in Las Vegas and if you are streaming the video on the wsop. Sunday, November 6, 2011 1:30:56 PM EST The Hendon Mob Rankings & Leaderboards Poker Database News & More United States Badih Bounahra Total Live Earnings $2,187,067 Best Live Cash $1,314,097 All Time Money List 1,086th Connect with Badih Nationality: United States United States Residence: United States Belize City, FL, United States $2,000,000 milestone Follow 0? Bob Bounahra Flops Straight to Eliminate Opponent WPT500 Zynga Poker WPT500 Las Vegas Season 2019-2020 1A 500/300-500 LAPC Family Tradition: Poker Plays Big Role for Amal and Bob Bounahra, and Antonio Esfandiari Main Tour WPT L. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. But for gamblers, that is like the Superbowl: it's got the biggest pot of money, the best players from all over the world and the largest audience in the world. ET. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Dominik Nitsche won his second bracelet of 2014 in the $1,000 no-limit hold 'em Event 21. 2 Minute Read. Bob Bounahra first player from Belize to make the final table of the 2011 WSOP Main Event. . He was the first player from Belize ever to make it to the Main Event final table. The player’s share of the tournament’s entire prize pool amounted to $26,555. Bob Bounahra making the November Nine at the 2011 WSOP is probably the biggest thing to ever happen for poker in Belize. But for gamblers, that is like the Superbowl: it's got the biggest pot of money, the best players from all over the. 26. Bob Bounahra returns with a big chip lead, more than twice that of Steve Rash in second, with John Richard in third and Straton Wilhelm riding. Rajesh Vohra and former November Niner Bob Bounahra were the first to fall, followed by Danny Tang and Enrico Camosci. (27 March 2016) – The World Series of Poker Circuit was a star-studded affair this weekend, as celebrities of the poker world and entertainment industry descended on the Bicycle Casino Main Event. Here are the final table results from the Circuit Main Event at the Bicycle Casino. . Bob Bounahra, 7 th Place, WSOP “I expected to go deeper than that but obviously, like I said earlier nobody knows what happens in the cards. 375 million in the pot, the flop came down , keeping Bounahra firmly in. The second number is the total number of bracelets won. Contact Bob directly. 4 – Ray Henson - $76,830. 8. PokerNews' Donnie Peters takes a look at Joe McKeehen's World Series of Poker Main Event final table chip lead in comparison to other chip leads from recent years. Bounahra was extremely short-stacked for the last 10 minutes and, after a 1. And tonight -. He has earned further dame with his reality TV show appearances. I did only get two hands the whole day, it was Ace King and the guy had worse hand than me , Jack something, and he out flapped me and he got a Jacket. Bob Bounahra, Poker Player, Team Belize “The past couple days were a little different than last year, like I said earlier. Steve Rash4 posts published by newsbyphotos during November 2011The country’s poker profile was also greatly raised back in 2011 when native Belizean Badih “Bob” Bounahra made it through to the so-called November 9 in the World Series of Poker Main Event. 13 Bob Bounahra, who finished in seventh place in the 2011 WSOP Main Event, opened to 7,000 from the hijack and the small blind three-bet to 21,500. Event #47: $1,000 SENIORS No-Limit Hold’em Championship Martin Staszko, Badih Bounahra and Anton Makiievskyi were the first players to make the final table from their respective countries: Czech Republic, Belize and Ukraine. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. Badih is the only non-professional poker player in the field and runs a wholesale greengrocery business in Belize City. For a photographic accounting click through to our WSOP November Nine Final Table Picture Book. Antonio Esfandiari has been married to the daughter of professional poker player Badih “Bob” Bounahra, Amal Bounahra. Martin Staszko had the button. Best site for new players and beginners with a small bankroll Editor's note: You can watch Bob Bounahra make his way toward the WSOP main event final table as Day 8 coverage continues on ESPN on Nov. Badih Bounahra, whose family owns the Mirab stores, is one of over six thousand players who signed up to win millions of dollars. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Belize is gaining great. Bounahra is also the daughter of Belize resident Badih “Bob” Bounahra, a professional poker player as well. But for gamblers, that is like the Superbowl: it's got the biggest pot of money, the best players from all over the world and the largest audience in the world. She knows a few things about catching cards, and not just from her husband, two-time WPT Champions. WPT Career Highlights Value Rank; Career Earnings: $90,533: 2,329: Cashes: 4: 1,849: Final Tables: 0: 15,215: Titles: 0: 14,71131 Oct 11 2 min reading time Badih Bounahra: Age Not an Issue 49-year-old Bob Bounahra will be hoping to defy his veteran status at the table and teach all the 20. Martin Staszko began the final table on Sunday with the chip lead, coming in at 40. Badih "Bob" Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold 'Em Championship. Karamalikis’s A♠J ♦ was enough to take the pot and he is over 6,000,000. 2014. Event #47: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em MONSTER STACKThose of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. Esfandiari also welcomed a son in his family. Jamie Gold Phil Ivey Chris Moneymaker Peter Eastgate Greg Raymer Pius Heinz. Two new events get started while three will finish on Day 15 of the 2014 World Series of Poker, with the finale of the $10K H. In wake of reaching the November Nine, Badih declared, "I am not a professional player. Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. Those of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. The third and final starting flight of the 2nd annual $10,000 buy-in, $10 million GTD Wynn Millions Main Event as part of 2022 Wynn Millions at Wynn Las Vegas wrapped up late. She knows a few things about catching cards, and not just from her husband, two-time WPT Champions Club member Antonio Esfandiari. She is the daughter of another professional player, Bob Bounahra. Selecting just a handful was a. At 49 years old, Badih Bounahra is the elder statesman of the 2011 November Nine. And tonight -. Receive continuous event updates, along with tournament structures and results at the tournaments events updates page. ” Bob Bounahra, Team Belize Poker Player “Poker in Belize has become a larger sport in Belize. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Bounahra called out of the big blind and the flop came out K ♥ J ♥ 8♣. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. Berges, who finished fifth in this event for $6,160, invited Bounahra out to California to visit. Join Facebook to connect with Bob Bounahra and others you may know. They went on to mention how. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. The couple has been blessed with a son born on January 7, 2015. 5-to-1 chip lead entering heads-up play. Sunday, November 6, 2011 1:30:56 PM ESTIt’s been more than six since Belizean poker pro Badih “Bob” Bounahra secured a place at the prestigious “November Nine” final table of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event 2011. Event #58: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em MAIN EVENT - World ChampionshipI gotta find a wife!” and now included in the Esfandiari equation is just that, marrying Amal Bouhnara – the poker-playing daughter of fellow pro Badih ‘Bob’ Bounahra – in 2014, with a young son arriving the following year. Earlier in the week we told you about Bahdi “Bob” Bounahra, the Belizean who made waves internationally at the World Series of Poker and secured a spot among the finest players, raking in at one point nine million chips from Costa Rica’s John Hewitt. And tonight -. On a day that saw 375 total entries — more than twice yesterday’s 175 to bring the event’s total to 550 — 121 players made it through to tomorrow’s Day 2, with Colombia’s Farid Jattin bagging a top stack of 183,400 at night’s end. Age: 49. $3,500 WPT Showdown Championship $3,000,000 Guaranteed | Structure Level 10: 500/1,000 with 100 ante Flight A Players Remaining: 252 of 646. (March 25, 2016) — Bob Bounahra has played on poker’s biggest stage, the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event. After dinner we chatted and watched Bob Bounahra on the ESPN replay. Poker is all the rage right now in Belize. PROFILE Name: Badih “Bob” Bounahra Age: 49 Hometown: Belize City, Belize Online Handle: LEB_BEL. All Sections. Contact Bob directly. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. The final nine players will now take a break and. He won his first World Series of Poker bracelet a few months later in pot-limit Texas Hold 'emBadih "Bob" Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold 'Em Championship. 11AM: Event 9 Day 1E – $570 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry) $1,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool; Players begin with 20,000 in chips and 30-minute levelsAnd tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Bounahra called with and was flipping against Palma’s . And tonight -. Official Bob Bounahra Belize. In wake of reaching the November Nine, Badih declared, "I am not a professional player. The turn is the and Davies leads out for 1,500. . LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- I have covered the World Series of Poker the last two years, but Sunday was my first time reporting on the WSOP Main Event final table. Bob has 1 job listed on their profile. When WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic – Part 2 airs this Sunday at 8pm and 11pm local time on FSN, WPT Champion Antonio Esfandiari will be sitting at his third consecutive final table at this particular event. Dominik Nitsche of Germany became the youngest three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner late Tuesday as he won the $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em tournament at the Rio Convention Center. . Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. The objective is always to get more players to compete internationally. On Sunday night, one of the biggest events on the World Poker Tour calendar kicks off on FSN at 8pm and 11pm local time on FSN with the airing of WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic: Part 1. Jeff Smith wins first WSOP bracelet in Event 9. Georgios Karakousis – 1,430,000; Javier Zarco – 5,365,000; Bob Bounahra. He had a variety of business activities, including as a 10% shareholder in Miles Tropical Energy, which had various petroleum concessions off the coast near Dangriga. 2 – Jamie Gold - $139,820. So the WSOP media staff is taking a look back at some of the highlights of the 2015/2016 Circuit season. After three starting days and two Day 2s, the field for the World Series of Poker finally comes together on Day 3. It is always good to compete and be proud of Belize, outside of Belize. Antonio Esfandiari does Elvis. . Jul 22, 2011 World Series of Poker Finalist, Bahdi Bounahra, returns to the Jewel. After 108 days plus an extra hour last night thanks to Daylight Savings Time ending, the nine players still with chips in the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event -- a. The seventh-place finisher was Bob Bounahra, from Belize City, Belize. Our Man, Our Title! Twenty different nations have been represented at the final table since 2008. Badih "Bob" Bounahra's rise to prominence has been one of the fairytale stories of the 2011 WSOP. The game features a cast of characters that have been friends for many years and play against each other on a regular basis, so expect lots of banter, needling,. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Event #21: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'emBell Gardens, Calif. 501-822-1378. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek expands. On the turn with the board reading , the small blind gets all in for about 40,000 against Dave Battaglia in the hijack. Immigrating from Iran to America, the struggles, the trials and tribulations he had to face in order to survive, but the beaming light at the end of this tunnel was meeting his amazing wife and significant other Amal Bounahra whose father happened to be the poker pro Badih “Bob” Bounahra. But for gamblers, that is like the Superbowl: it's got the biggest pot of money, the best players from all over the world and the largest audience in the world. [email protected] is married to Ama Bounahra, a daughter of a fellow pro, Badih “Bob” Bounahra. Badih Bounahra,. Sunday, June 08, 2014 to Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The $1,650 Purple Chip Bounty drew enough players to double up on the $100,000 guaranteed prize pool and there are four players returning for Day 2 trying to take home the biggest piece. 2023 World Series of Poker Stream Event #77: $777 Lucky 7's; Event #78: $1,500 Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha; Event #76: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World ChampionshipThe World Series of Poker continues to make it’s impact felt on the 2014 Card Player Player of the Year race, sponsored by CarbonPoker, with two players making moves inside the top five this week. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Badih Bou-Nahra), from Belize City, Belize became the third player to exit from the WSOP Main Event Championship final table, following Great Britain’s Sam Holden (9th place) and Anton Makiievskyi (8th place). Antonio Esfandiari has been married to the daughter of professional poker player Badih “Bob” Bounahra, Amal Bounahra. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. I had to webcam Dick on coconut phone so he can see the place, then went and relaxed for a bit. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Zachary Gruneberg ($104,594) 5. For the first time in WSOP history, coverage of the WSOP main event will be nearly live and create a new dynamic for the nine battling for $8. At 49 years old, Badih Bounahra is the elder statesman of the 2011 November Nine. Bob Bounahra’s twitter feed will be showing. Oysters and Schwarma tacos [img] Now having a Bad Martha Summer watching some golf as we clean up after the beach. Nitsche's third gold bracelet victory was made even sweeter, given the tough caliber of competition he was up against at the end of the tournament. The 53-year-old professional poker player finished seventh in the 2011 WSOP Main Event for over $1. 2023 The Grand Big Wrap €10,000 Diamond High Roller; €2,350 Main Event; More live eventsThose of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. Bob Bounahra 262,000 Scott Vener 262,000 Martin Gerrits 262,000 Joseph McKeehen 261,000 Evgeni Tourevski 260,000 Daniel Croft 259,000 Steve Forman 259,000 Aaron Thivyanathan$1,650 Purple Chip Bounty (Single Re-Entry) $100,000 Guaranteed | Structure Level 19: 5,000/10,000 with a 10,000 ante Players Remaining: 4 of 145. Poker in itself is a marathon not a sprint. As a long-standing part of the World Poker Tour in the worldwide mecca of poker – Bellagio, Las Vegas – this event is hugely popular with poker pros and a large. The November Nine is two days away on PokerGO in the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event with Ben Lamb near the Player of the Year finish line. He’s also the first player from Belize to ever reach the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event. 3 Bob Bounahra $145,229 4 Zac Gruneberg $104,594 5 Thayer Rasmussen $76,443 6 Jeff Gross $56,549 7 Eric Milas $42,382 8 Billy Horan $32,168 9 David Burt $24,702. It’s been more than six since Belizean poker pro Badih “Bob” Bounahra secured a place at the prestigious “November Nine” final table of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event 2011. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. In this hand, we get a closeup of the Magician’s Elvis-esque lip curl/snarl as he is bested by Tom Dwan’s one-outer on the river. By Bounahra's own admission, he is a recreational player, and poker will always be a social experience first and foremost. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Monday, August 21st 2023Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. Adan Cal, Geev Badi, Drew Miller and Mick. Although Antonio is one of the most popular faces in the world of poker, he tries to keep the details. Day 3 of the World Series of Poker $1,500 Millionaire Maker has 136 players returning to action. . In 2004, he won close to $1. But for gamblers, that is like the Superbowl: it's got the biggest pot of money, the best players from all over the world and the largest audience in the world. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. Check out what other folks are saying about Grand CaribeFour Players Back from Dinner Break – All Eyes on Pius Heinz There will be no victory song for Phil Collins. Badih Bou-Nahra), from Belize City, Belize became the third player to exit from the WSOP Main Event Championship final table, following Great. Badih “Bob” Bounahra is the most successful Belizean professional poker player, and in 2011, he played at the final table of the Main Event of the World Series of Poker — arguably the world’s most iconic professional tournament. Gruneberg then checked the flop and Bounahra did the same. 3 million, but he lacked a title in any WSOP sanctioned event. Sam Simmons was raking in the pot and provided the details as to. This year we had three cashes, one semi deep run so it is better than last year’s results. $3,500 RRPO Championship (Re-Entry) Championship Structure | Payouts Returning to Level 21: 6,000/12,000 with a 2,000 ante Players Remaining: 34 of 585. The numbers have moved up in the poker room. a. Forty-four of the 81 players came from the United States – the clear majority. 19,700,000. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Bob Bounahra raised to 50,000 and picked up two callers including Enrico Camosci and Brian Altman in the blinds. The WPT World Championship main event runs December 12-20, 2022 at the Wynn in Las Vegas. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. The flop, action checked to Pantoja and his bet. November Nine Profile - Amateur Bob Bounahra is enjoying every moment of being part of the WSOP main event final table - ESPN > ESPN Bob Bounahra is on a freeroll, and that might make him the. The clock is paused and ten more levels are in the books at the end of Day 2 of the Millionaire Maker. He outlasted a field of 6,866 players from 85 nations, including Badih “Bob” Bounahra of Belize and […] Skip to content. Esfandiari and his wife had a son on January 7, 2015. Seven players made it through to this morning and up to this moment. In addition to D'Alesandro, he faced Bob Bounahra, who made history in 2011 as the first Central American player to make the November Nine. The flop is and Davies checks. 9y Andrew Feldman. Bob Bounahra of Belize City, Belize finished in seventh place. The only amateur in the final nine, he wished that Belize diplomats were as good negotiators as those in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Ukraine, or the United Kingdom. Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- I have covered the World Series of Poker the last two years, but Sunday was my first time reporting on the WSOP Main Event final table. The player in the cutoff calls as well to make the pot three-way. In a four-way pot with about 55,000 in the middle, Bounahra checked the Q♣J♠7♣ flop from the small blind as did Georgios. Thayer Rasmussen. 402-9 Bob Slezak – 443,000. And tonight -. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Receive continuous event updates, along with tournament structures and results at the tournaments events updates page. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. Her father Bob Bounahra owns a poker room in her home country of Belize and was a member of the 2011 World Series… Matt Clark Mar 4, 2019Those of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. It was a shorter journey than the one to Las Vegas, and easier than the months-long voyage he took through a field of 6,865 to finish seventh in the 2011 WSOP Main Event for a $1. And tonight -. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Now, it’s an incredible experience of him individually but even more so for our country as he sits with some of the worlds’ best poker players with camera and media from all over the world and the spotlight is on him and on us. Event #21: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'emAnd tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. Bounahra rose to prominence in the poker world in 2011, when he made the November Nine. He was the first player from Belize ever to make it to the Main Event final table. Bounahra mucks immediately, and Waxman tries to muck as well, but the players at the table inform him someone has to show a winner in order to take the pot. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. PROFILE. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. He loses 30% of his winnings, $394,229, to the IRS. But, again, Antonio Esfandiari is all class. Online Handle: LEB_BEL. On the flop, Bounahra, Chris Tryba and one other. Badih “Bob” Bounahra has put Belize on the spotlight and is giving Belize international fame as he is the first Belizean to compete at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship. With seven different countries represented, this was the most internationally diverse Main Event final table in WSOP history. The flop is and Davies checks. A. The platform offers accurate data and conveniently links to an individual's social media profiles and other public. Bob Bounahra, 7 th Place, WSOP “I expected to go deeper than that but obviously, like I said earlier nobody knows what happens in the cards. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. Esfandiari is married to Amal Bounahra, daughter of poker pro Badih "Bob" Bounahra. And my favorite, the second hand was pocket tens. By Bounahra's own admission, he is a recreational player, and poker will always be a social experience first and foremost. Belizean. These are extended week-long or two-week long series where 8-10 tournaments will run per day at several buy-in levels. . Bounahra called. Those of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. He picked his way through the early pots with some measure of caution, and a couple hours into the day, he put Bob Bounahra out the door. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. Editor's note: You can watch Bob Bounahra make his way toward the WSOP main event final table as Day 8 coverage continues on ESPN on Nov. Friday, June 14, 2019 to Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Fax: 501-822-0271. Bell Gardens, Ca. Bounahra started at the final table in sixth place with almost 20 million chips accrued since day one. 22-3 Bob Bounahra – 262,000 22-4 Adi Abufazal – 117,000 22-5 Marcelo Esperon – 228,000 22-6 Joe Tehan – 102,000 22-7 Christian Harder – 215,000. The turn brought the , Magnus checked again and Bounahra bet 5,000 winning himself the pot. Chayben Abou-Nehra (1974 – 21 December 2008), also referred to as Ben Bou-Nahra, was a Belizean businessman. LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- I have covered the World Series of Poker the last two years, but Sunday was my first time reporting on the WSOP Main Event final table. In January 2014, Antonio Esfandiari began shooting a web reality series with Ultimate Poker: Strip Magic. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Two days are in the books for the 2017 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown. Over on the other table. They’ve bagged and tagged, and after ten one-hour levels Day 1B of the LAPT7 Panama Main Event is done. And tonight - at this hour - a Belizean, Bob Bou-Nahra is in the final 13 - which is nothing short of incredible, since the event started with almost seven thousand competitors at the start of the month. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. Full Results are available here. Poker runs in the family for Amal Bounahra (pictured). 2016. 2014. Bounahra is entering the final nine in the sixth position with 19,700,000 in chips. I'm calm and relaxed. . 19,700,000. The first number is the number of bracelets won in the 2014 WSOP. Karamalikis’s A♠J ♦ was enough to take the pot and he is over 6,000,000. Bob Bounahra (a. Sunday, June 08, 2014 to Tuesday, June 10, 2014. “I’m a dad now. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end. We’ve lost four of them. He was the first player from Belize ever to make it to the Main Event final table. Although Antonio is one of the most popular faces in the world of poker, he tries to keep the details of his personal life in the limelight. Day 3 of WSOP Event #21 $1,000 No Limit Hold’em saw 16 players returning with November Nine member Bob Bounahra in the lead ahead the likes of Thayer ‘THAY3R’ Rasmussen, Dominik Nitsche and Mickey ‘mement_mori’ Petersen. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Bob’s connections and jobs at similar companies. Winardi made a flush, but Bounahra flopped a set and made nines full to bust his unfortunate opponent. . Already crippled down to his last few million chips, Bounahra got the last of his stack in with ace-five against Staszko's ace-seven, and a board full of blanks ended the hopes for him and his home nation of. But for gamblers, that is like the Superbowl: it's got the biggest pot of money, the best players from all over the world and the largest audience in the world. M. 403-1 David Laufer – 205,000 403-2 Devin Sweet – 324,000 403-3 Aaron Motoyama – 194,000 403-4 Duff Charette – 396,000. Its clean and user-friendly format makes it easy to navigate. The Manufacturer Claret is delighted to announce its partnership with Badih “Bob” Bounahra, one of the best No-Limit Holdem poker players on the planet. Just two more days remain before the 2017 World Series of Poker crowns yet another. Badih “Bob” Bounahra was originally from Lebanon, and stopped off for a while in Fort Lauderdale before making his home in Belize. Receive continuous event updates, along with tournament structures and results at the tournaments events updates page. by admin . . a. Belize is gaining great publicity as Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now finds himself in the top. Those of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. On the first night, Doc Barry will join the fun along with Mike Shaheen and Randall Emmett while Bob Bounahra, Julie Yorn, and Bill Perkins will take their seats on Thursday night. 7 million in career earnings and made the final table of the WSOP Main Event in 2011 (which was won by German Player Pius Heinz). Wednesday, June 22, 2022 to Sunday, June 26, 2022. A. The 2011 World Series of Poker was the 42nd annual World Series of Poker (WSOP). Badih “Bob” Bounahra, who lives in Belize and Fort Lauderdale, finishes seventh in Las Vegas, earning $1,313,851. Event #21: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'emCould anyone ask for a better birthday gift than a WPT title and an $870,124 payday? Ask WPT Champion Antonio Esfandiari because that’s exactly what happened to him last year at the 2010 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic (pictured above). Those of us who don't follow gambling may not be familiar with the event called the World Series of Poker. Join Facebook to connect with Bob Bounahra and others you may know. LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- I have covered the World Series of Poker the last two years, but Sunday was my first time reporting on the WSOP Main Event final table. Her father Bob Bounahra owns a poker room in her home country of Belize and was a member of the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine. Bob Bounahra is on a freeroll, and that might make him the most dangerous man at the 2011 WSOP main event final table. He is a 47-year-old businessman. ESPN. But for gamblers, that is like the Superbowl: it's got the biggest pot of money, the best players from all over the world and the largest audience in the world. 5 – Alex Greenblatt - $58,025. His uncanny ascension to the very top of the global gambling game has elated his friends and fellow players to no end.