Kayhan Mokri Roshanfekr
Mokri was born in Oslo, Norway in 1994. His poker career began in 2015 when he played in a local underground club. Initially...
Contestant Introduction
Mokri was born in Oslo, Norway in 1994. His poker career began in 2015 when he played in local underground clubs. Initially, he was pursuing a university degree, but his outstanding performance at the poker tables eventually led him to turn professional in 2017. He initially made a name for himself in cash games, becoming a world-class player, competing in the famous Bobby Room (now the Legends Room) in Las Vegas, and participating in pots exceeding $500,000. Under the guidance of Adrian Mateos, Mokri transitioned to high-roller events in 2022 and quickly became a regular at the European Poker Tour (EPT) final tables. Today, he is considered one of the most motivated players in the poker world, viewing high-stakes poker as a mental challenge rather than a job.
Gameplay Overview
Mokri is known for his "extremely aggressive and fearless" playing style, which constantly puts his opponents at a disadvantage. While he utilizes modern game theory optimal solutions (GTO) tools, his strategies are heavily influenced by his experience in high-stakes cash games, focusing on exploiting opponents' weaknesses and "making them uncomfortable." He is particularly known for his extremely high risk tolerance and utter "disrespect" for the world's top players, often employing strategies that challenge conventional wisdom. This aggressive style makes him especially dangerous in mystery bounty tournaments and super high roller events, where he can use his chip advantage to exert maximum pressure during the bubble and final table stages of the WSOP and Triton Poker Series.
Bonuses and Career Highlights
According to Hendon Mob, Mokri's total live tournament winnings exceed $21.312 million, ranking him first on the Norwegian poker all-time money list, surpassing Espen Jorstad by the end of 2025. His career-high live tournament winnings are $7.725 million, primarily from his victory at the $250,000 buy-in Triton Invitational at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise event. This landmark victory earned him his first WSOP gold bracelet and his third major title in the Triton Poker Series. His dominance at high-stakes tables, coupled with success in low-stakes cash games, puts his poker net worth estimated at over $12 million. Source: PokerBrasil