Mehdi Chaoui biography
Mehdi Chaoui is a Moroccan professional poker player who has built his career around small-field, super high-stakes tournaments against elite competition. He has won an EPT trophy in Monte Carlo and captured two high roller titles in Jeju, South Korea, before recording his career-high cash of $473,000 with a runner-up finish in a September 2025 Triton Series event.
On his first trip to Brazil, Chaoui won the BSOP $20,000 Super High Roller in 2025, defeating Portugal's Ruben Lopes heads-up for $315,000 in a 56-player field that also included notable competitors like Masato Yokosawa and Team PokerStars Pro Rafael Moraes. With live tournament earnings exceeding $3 million, Chaoui has explained his preference for exclusive high-stakes fields, saying he specifically enjoys facing "very well studied" opponents because they push him to prove himself against the game's best.
Career summary
A Moroccan high-roller specialist with career earnings exceeding $3 million, known for seeking out small-field, elite-level competition.
Mehdi Chaoui poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BSOP $20,000 Super High Roller (Brazil)defeated Ruben Lopes heads-up | 1st | $315,000 |
| 2025 | Triton Series Event (September)career-high cash | 2nd | $473,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $3,000,000+.
EPT Monte Carlo - 1st Place (trophy)
2025 - Jeju, South Korea - Two High Roller titles
Mehdi Chaoui playing style
A high-stakes specialist who thrives against small, elite fields, relying on strong technical study to compete with the game's toughest players.
Cash games
Gravitates toward small-field, super high-stakes events against well-studied opposition rather than high-volume cash game grinding.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Mehdi Chaoui Net Worth
As of November 2026, Mehdi Chaoui net worth estimates range from $3 million to $5 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $3M of prize money. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Mehdi matters
The Moroccan high-roller specialist who defeated Ruben Lopes heads-up to win his first trip to Brazil in style.
FAQ about Mehdi Chaoui
What is Mehdi Chaoui's signature tournament win?
The 2025 BSOP $20,000 Super High Roller in Brazil, where he defeated Ruben Lopes heads-up for $315,000.
What type of tournaments does Mehdi Chaoui prefer?
Small-field, super high-stakes events against well-studied, elite opponents.
How much has Mehdi Chaoui won playing poker?
Mehdi Chaoui has won $3,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Mehdi Chaoui have?
Mehdi Chaoui has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.