Andre Akkari biography
André Akkari was born on 28 December 1974 in São Paulo. At the 2011 World Series of Poker he won a $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event for $675,117, only the second bracelet ever won by a Brazilian player.
Akkari has been a long-time member of Team PokerStars Pro Brazil and one of the most visible ambassadors of the game in Latin America. He has more than 50 WSOP cashes and has also made a European Poker Tour final table.
Outside poker, he is a co-owner of the Brazilian esports organization FURIA. He has about $3.3 million in tournament earnings.
Career summary
André Akkari won a WSOP bracelet in 2011 for $675,117 and is Brazil's best-known poker ambassador and a co-owner of FURIA esports.
Andre Akkari poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $675,117 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $3,300,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Andre Akkari playing style
Akkari is an experienced, adaptable no-limit hold'em tournament player with a big live schedule in Brazil and abroad.
Business & sponsorships
Co-owner of the Brazilian esports organization FURIA.
Why Andre matters
André Akkari won Brazil's second WSOP bracelet in 2011 and became the face of poker in Latin America as a Team PokerStars pro.
FAQ about Andre Akkari
When did André Akkari win his WSOP bracelet?
In 2011, in a $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event, for $675,117.
What is André Akkari's business outside poker?
He is a co-owner of the Brazilian esports organization FURIA.
How much has Andre Akkari won playing poker?
Andre Akkari has won $3,300,000+ in live tournament earnings.
