Aram Oganyan

Aram Oganyan was born in Armenia and later moved to the United States, settling in North Hollywood, California. He began playing poker in his early 20s, quickly developing a reputation for his creative and aggressive style. His Armenian heritage is noted in his player profiles, but he represents the United States in international competitions.

Oganyan's tournament career spans many years, with total live earnings surpassing $9.1 million as of mid-2026. He has amassed 145 recorded cashes, including 64 at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Although he has not yet won a WSOP bracelet, he has three WSOP Circuit rings and 26 final-table appearances across all series. One of his most notable results came in June 2025, when he finished runner-up in the $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the WSOP, earning $1,766,099 – his largest single cash to date. Earlier, in March 2024, he placed third in the $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Eight-Handed event at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju, winning $989,501.

Oganyan is a World Poker Tour (WPT) champion, having won the WPT Voyage Championship on the Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady in 2024. That victory earned him $214,245 and a seat among tour winners. His other WPT results include a seventh-place finish in the WPT $10k NLH 8-Max at Wynn Las Vegas in 2023 ($49,875), and a 25th-place finish in the WPT Legends of Poker in 2022 ($17,700). Overall, his WPT earnings exceed $299,000, with a total of six cashes and one final table.

Oganyan is a regular in high-stakes events, particularly the Triton Super High Roller Series. In 2024, he recorded his third-place finish for $989,501. In 2026, he continued to play Triton events in Jeju, cashing in multiple tournaments: 19th in the $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em Seven-Max ($75,500), 13th in the $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em Jupiter Event ($100,500), and 21st in the $8,000 No-Limit Hold'em Triton One ($51,000). He also cashed in the PGT Last Chance Series in January 2026, placing sixth in a $10,500 turbo event for $41,500.

In January 2023, Oganyan won the $25,500 No-Limit Hold'em event at the Lucky Hearts Poker Open in Florida, taking home $480,175. At the 2023 WSOP, he finished runner-up in both the $10,000 Secret Bounty event ($453,226) and the $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em event ($443,680). These performances helped solidify his reputation as a consistent threat in deep-stacked tournaments. He also has a win in the WPT Voyage Championship and a victory in a $1 million guaranteed event.

Oganyan is known for an aggressive and creative playing style that leverages position and exploits opponents' tendencies. He excels in deep-stacked scenarios, using intricate post-flop play and a solid grasp of mathematics to apply pressure. His technical foundation allows him to make optimal decisions in complex situations, whether in cash games or tournaments. He maintains a low public profile, preferring focused preparation and private training over media engagement.

In the 2025-2026 period, Oganyan has continued to perform at the highest levels. At the 2026 WSOP, he cashed in multiple events, including a 34th-place finish in the $25,000 High Roller ($50,587) and a 207th-place finish in the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty ($1,882). He also cashed online in the WSOP Online Super Circuit series. In March 2026, he made deep runs in Triton Jeju and the GGMasters online event (1079th for $234). His total recorded earnings reached $9.1 million by June 2026, placing him among the top live tournament earners. He continues to be a fixture in high-stakes cash games and major tournament series worldwide.