Ben David Amir Yaakov
Israel
Amit Benyacov, also known as Ben David Amir Yaakov, is an Israeli professional poker player with live tournament earnings exceeding $200,000. He primarily competes in World Series of Poker events, with his best result being a 4th-place finish in the 2024 WSOP $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha event for $103,050.
Career Overview
Amit Benyacov, also known as Ben David Amir Yaakov, is an Israeli poker professional who has made his mark in the live tournament circuit, particularly at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). With a total of eight recorded cashes and over $209,000 in lifetime earnings, Benyacov has consistently performed in Pot-Limit Omaha and No-Limit Hold'em events. His breakout performance came in 2024 when he narrowly missed a WSOP bracelet, finishing 4th in a large-field Mystery Bounty event.
WSOP Results
Benyacov's WSOP record shows steady success across multiple years. The following table summarizes his known cashes:
His largest cash remains the $103,050 from the 2024 Mystery Bounty event, followed closely by a deep run in the $10,000 PLO Championship where he finished 11th for $79,276. Benyacov's proficiency in Pot-Limit Omaha is evident, as most of his top results come from that variant.
Playing Style & Legacy
While detailed analyses of his playing style are scarce, Benyacov's consistent deep runs in PLO events suggest a strong grasp of the complex game. As an Israeli player on the international stage, he represents a growing presence from the region in high-stakes tournaments. His career serves as a reminder that significant poker success often occurs outside the spotlight, with many talented players grinding their way through the WSOP grind.
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