Amir Lehavot

Amir Lehavot was born in Israel and served in the Israeli military, an experience he credits for instilling discipline and mental resilience. After his military service, he moved to the United States and now resides in North Miami Beach, Florida. Lehavot began playing poker seriously in the late 2000s, quickly transitioning from a recreational player to a professional.

Lehavot's breakout performance came at the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event. He navigated a massive field of 6,352 entries to reach the November Nine final table. At the final table, Lehavot showcased his calm demeanor and tight-aggressive style, eventually finishing in third place. For his deep run, he collected $3,727,823, the largest live cash of his career. The result immediately elevated his profile in the poker world and made him one of Israel's most successful players.

Beyond his Main Event success, Lehavot has captured one WSOP bracelet. While the specific event is not widely publicized, the WSOP records list him as a bracelet winner. He has also amassed 51 WSOP cashes and 8 final tables across various series. Other notable results include:

• $229,410 for second place in a $800 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack event at the 2019 WSOP
• $83,838 for sixth place in a $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2015 WSOP
• $58,360 for fourth place in the $1,700 WSOP Circuit Main Event at Thunder Valley Casino in 2023
• $28,479 for 36th place in The COLOSSUS II at the 2016 WSOP
• $19,020 for 23rd place in a $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed event at the 2015 WSOP

He has also cashed in WSOP Europe, including the €10,400 Main Event in 2011.

Lehavot has been a regular on the WSOP Circuit, with several deep runs. In January 2023, he finished second in a $600 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed event at Thunder Valley, earning $11,374. Later that year, he placed fourth in the $1,700 Main Event for $58,360. He has also competed in PokerGO Tour events, including the Wynn Millions Championship in 2023, where he finished 66th for $14,306, and a $2,200 event where he placed 64th for $6,455. In 2024, Lehavot continued to cash in multiple WSOP events, including the $400 Colossus, $3,000 Freezeout, $3,000 6-Handed, and $1,500 Shootout.

Lehavot is known for a tight-aggressive (TAG) style that emphasizes position and avoids marginal spots. He excels in deep-stack play, using patience to exploit opponents' mistakes. His calm and calculated approach at final tables allows him to apply pressure selectively. Lehavot has stated that his military background helped him develop the mental toughness required for high-stakes poker. He maintains a low profile, rarely engaging on social media, and is respected for his bankroll management and emotional control.

With over $6.2 million in live tournament earnings, Amir Lehavot is the all-time leading Israeli money winner, ranking first on the Israel All Time Money List. He has also achieved a career-best rank of 84th on the global All Time Money List. His consistent results over more than a decade have cemented his status as one of Israel's most accomplished poker players. Lehavot's disciplined approach and deep WSOP Main Event run continue to inspire aspiring poker players.

In the 2024 World Series of Poker, Lehavot made four cashes. He finished 180th in Event #49: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout for $6,024, 93rd in Event #31: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed for $6,568, 118th in Event #23: $1,500 Shootout for $6,243, and 1030th in Event #70: $400 Colossus for $1,050. These results demonstrate his continued consistency across a variety of tournament structures.

Lehavot's first WSOP cash came in 2009, and he has cashed in at least one WSOP event every year since 2011, a streak of over a decade. According to official WSOP statistics, his total WSOP earnings exceed $5.08 million. This longevity highlights his adaptability and sustained success at the highest levels of tournament poker.