Sameh Elamawy biography
Sameh Elamawy is a New York-based poker player of Egyptian heritage who has built a concentrated, high-value tournament résumé despite a relatively small total number of career cashes.
Rather than grinding a large volume of mid-stakes events, Elamawy has focused his appearances on some of the largest buy-in tournaments on the calendar, including multiple entries in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, where he cashed for $159,000 in the $100,000 NLHE event and $53,000 in a $30,000 turbo event during 2025. He further built his résumé with a $70,000 cash in the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event and a min-cash in the 2024 WSOP $10,000 Main Event worth $22,500.
Across eight total recorded cashes, Elamawy has accumulated $340,766 in live tournament earnings, a résumé reflecting a player selectively targeting the most prestigious high-roller stops rather than pursuing volume across the broader festival circuit.
Career summary
A New York-based player of Egyptian heritage, Elamawy has built a compact but high-value résumé of $340,766 across eight cashes, concentrated in Triton Poker Super High Roller and WSOP Paradise events.
Sameh Elamawy poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro ($100,000 NLHE) | 28th | $159,000 |
| 2025 | WSOP Paradise ($25,000 NLHE Super Main Event) | 157th | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro ($30,000 NLHE Turbo) | 10th | $53,000 |
| 2024 | WSOP ($10,000 NLHE Main Event) | 924th | $22,500 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $340,766 from 8 cashes.
Sameh Elamawy playing style
Elamawy favors a selective, high-roller-focused approach, targeting the largest buy-in Triton and WSOP events rather than grinding a high volume of smaller tournaments.
Cash games
Emerging presence in high-stakes cash-game circles surrounding Triton Poker stops.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Sameh Elamawy Net Worth
As of November 2026, Sameh Elamawy net worth is estimated at under $1 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $341K of prize money across 8 cashes. 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 Sameh matters
A New York-based player of Egyptian heritage, Elamawy has built a compact but high-value résumé through selective appearances in the biggest buy-in events on the Triton and WSOP calendars.
FAQ about Sameh Elamawy
What is Sameh Elamawy's largest tournament cash?
His largest score is $159,000 for a 28th-place finish in the $100,000 NLHE event at the 2025 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro.
What type of events does Sameh Elamawy typically play?
He focuses primarily on high-roller events, including multiple Triton Poker Super High Roller Series and WSOP Paradise tournaments.
How much has Sameh Elamawy won playing poker?
Sameh Elamawy has won $340,766 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 8.
How many WSOP bracelets does Sameh Elamawy have?
Sameh Elamawy has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.