Sean Rafael biography
Sean Rafael is a Las Vegas-based professional whose results stretch back to 2013. Over the last few years he has concentrated on pot-limit Omaha high rollers, with deep runs at the World Series of Poker, the Triton Series and the European Poker Tour.
At the 2025 WSOP he finished 4th in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for $462,451 and 7th in the $100,000 PLO High Roller for $419,563. In 2026 he was 2nd in the €25,000 PLO High Roller at EPT Paris and 4th in the $50,000 PLO Grand Slam at the Onyx High Roller Series. In October 2026 he won the $103,000 Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV at PokerGO Studio, a field of 32, beating João Simão heads-up for $1,150,000, his career-high score.
Rafael has about $7.7 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Las Vegas pro Sean Rafael is a pot-limit Omaha high roller who won the 2026 Super High Roller Bowl PLO for $1,150,000.
Sean Rafael poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV | 1st | $1,150,000 |
| 2026 | Onyx High Roller Series $50,000 PLO Grand Slam | 4th | $430,000 |
| 2026 | EPT Paris €25,000 PLO High Roller | 2nd | €205,300 |
| 2025 | WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | 4th | $462,451 |
| 2025 | WSOP $100,000 PLO High Roller | 7th | $419,563 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $7,700,000+.
Sean Rafael playing style
Rafael is an aggressive pot-limit Omaha specialist who applies relentless pressure with big stacks, as he showed heads-up against João Simão.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Sean matters
Las Vegas-based Sean Rafael has become one of the top pot-limit Omaha high rollers, winning the 2026 Super High Roller Bowl PLO for $1,150,000.
FAQ about Sean Rafael
What is Sean Rafael's biggest win?
The 2026 Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV, for $1,150,000.
What game does Sean Rafael specialise in?
Pot-limit Omaha, especially high roller tournaments.
How much has Sean Rafael won playing poker?
Sean Rafael has won $7,700,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Sean Rafael have?
Sean Rafael has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
