Edward Zakaria

Edward Zakaria, often referred to as Eddie, is a Canadian professional poker player who has been active on the tournament circuit since at least 2006. He has accumulated over $56,000 in live tournament earnings, primarily from World Series of Poker (WSOP) events and a World Poker Tour (WPT) cash.

Zakaria's first recorded WSOP cash came in 2006 during the World Series of Poker. He placed 40th in Event #14: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em (Rebuy) for $6,722, and later that summer finished 158th in Event #17: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $2,368. These early results established his presence on the live circuit.

Over the years, Zakaria has made the money in numerous WSOP events. His most notable finishes include:

• 2023 WSOP Event #28: $1,500 Freezeout – 27th place out of 2,046 entries for $11,983, his largest single cash.
• 2023 WSOP Event #39: $1,500 MONSTER STACK – 392nd out of 8,317 entries for $5,296.
• 2024 WSOP Event #38: $1,500 MONSTER STACK – 431st out of 8,703 entries for $4,880.
• 2019 WSOP Event #56: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty – 45th out of 1,867 entries for $5,468.
• 2014 WSOP Event #6: $1,500 Shootout – 36th out of 948 entries for $4,411.
• 2006 WSOP Event #14: $1,000 Rebuy – 40th out of 752 entries for $6,722.

He also cashed in WSOP Circuit events at Harrah's Atlantic City in 2006, earning $632 and $834 in the $500 No-Limit Hold'em events.

Zakaria ventured into the World Poker Tour in 2016, finishing 73rd in the WPT Montreal Main Event (C$3,500 buy-in) for C$6,100 ($4,552 USD). This remains his only recorded WPT cash.

During the 2019 WSOP Circuit Harveys Lake Tahoe $1,700 Main Event, Zakaria was involved in two hands against Jorgio Castro that were covered by PokerNews. In the first hand, Zakaria three-bet preflop, bet the flop, and after Castro check-raised, Zakaria called. Both checked the turn, then on the river Zakaria raised Castro's bet to 13,000, forcing a fold. On the very next hand, Zakaria opened from under the gun, bet the flop and turn, but checked the river; Castro showed a winning hand and Zakaria mucked. These hands suggest Zakaria is comfortable applying pressure post-flop and capable of both aggressive betting and controlled aggression.

Edward Zakaria's career spans nearly two decades, with consistent cashes in major series like the WSOP. While he has not yet won a bracelet or a major title, his deep runs and steady results mark him as a seasoned tournament grinder. His online alias and full career earnings may extend beyond what is publicly recorded, but his live resume reflects a capable player who adapts to various tournament formats.