Ali Zargari

Ali Zargari is a professional poker player from Iran who now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. He gained widespread recognition for his appearances in high-stakes cash game telecasts, where his fearless aggression and willingness to risk enormous pots earned him the nickname "Crazy Iranian." Though primarily a cash game specialist, Zargari has also recorded three World Series of Poker (WSOP) cashes.

Zargari's documented tournament career is modest compared to his cash game exploits. He has logged three WSOP cashes, all in mixed-game or no-limit hold'em events:

• 2024 WSOP Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better (8-Handed) – Finished 16th out of 928 entrants for $8,129.
• 2022 WSOP Circuit at Bally's: Event #7: H.O.R.S.E. – Finished 16th out of 156 entrants for $683.
• 2006 WSOP Event #2: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em – Finished 30th out of 2,776 entrants for $11,368.

His total WSOP earnings amount to $20,180, and he has not yet won a WSOP bracelet or gold ring.

Zargari built his reputation in the private high-stakes cash games of Las Vegas, often playing against the world's elite such as Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan. He became a fan favorite on the PokerGO series High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark, where his huge chip stacks and bold bluffs created memorable moments. In one famous hand, he engaged in a heated verbal exchange with an opponent while executing a massive bluff with a pot-sized bet.

Zargari is known for an ultra-aggressive style, frequently entering pots with a wide range and applying constant pressure through raises and bluffs. He excels in deep-stack situations, leveraging his willingness to risk large sums to force opponents into tough decisions. This approach, while highly effective in the right conditions, can also lead to large swings. The poker community often refers to him as the "Crazy Iranian," a label he embraces for his aggressive table image.

Public records show Zargari resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, at an address near the southern edge of the city. He has registered two limited liability companies in Nevada: MITURBANSDIRTY, LLC and LAS VEGAS LAND INVESTORS, LLC, suggesting interests beyond poker. Aside from these business filings and his poker appearances, little else is known about his personal life; he maintains a relatively low profile outside the felt.