Emad Zarghami 🇦🇺

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Zarghami built his foundation in the competitive Australian poker scene before transitioning to the global stage. He developed his game in local circuits like the Australian Poker League (APL) and the World Poker Tour (WPT) Australia stops. Zarghami has recently adopted a nomadic lifestyle, traveling year-round to compete in major festivals across Asia and Europe.

Zarghami is known for a high-risk, high-reward play style that prioritizes chip accumulation over survival. During the 2025 Irish Poker Open, he famously doubled up on the bubble by quoting Jose “Nacho” Barbero’s mantra, “ICM is for poor people,” before making a wide call. His strategy relies on aggressive exploitative adjustments and a relentless work rate, often firing multiple entries in major events to secure a deep run. This “all or nothing” mentality makes him a formidable opponent in the late stages of large-field tournaments.

With over $302,000 in total live earnings, Emad Zarghami has seen a significant surge in results over the 2025 and 2026 seasons. His career-best score of $100,712 came in February 2026 when he won the Mini Main Event at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic. Other notable results include: 3rd place in the Dolce Vita Series 6-Handed event in Cyprus for $16,700. 2nd place in the Amsterdam Poker Series Monster Stack for $21,274. 21st place in the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Mini Main Event for $7,250. These consistent performances have pushed him into the top 60 of the Australian Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings. For a detailed breakdown of his cashes, you can view the Emad Zarghami Hendon Mob Profile.