Poker player

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 earnings: $ 56,6635 views

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:

DateEventRankEarnings
Jul 10, 2025WSOP 2025 Event #86: $1,000 Mystery Bounty PLO403 / 5,284$1,620
Jul 08, 2024WSOP 2024 Event #86: $1,000 Mystery Bounty PLO4 / 4,280$103,050
Jun 25, 2024WSOP 2024 Event #66: $10,000 PLO Championship11 / 811$79,276
Jun 17, 2024WSOP 2024 Event #48: $1,000 PLO 8-Handed141 / 2,212$2,449
Jun 17, 2022WSOP 2022 Event #39: $3,000 6-Handed PLO26 / 719$12,143
Oct 14, 2021WSOP 2021 Event #30: MONSTER STACK NLH Freezeout296 / 3,520$3,005
Oct 07, 2021WSOP 2021 Event #17: MILLIONAIRE MAKER NLH714 / 5,326$2,400
Jun 20, 2019WSOP 2019 Monster Stack $1,500 NLH195 / 6,035$5,719

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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