Poker player

Farid Jattin

Colombia

Farid Jattin is a Colombian professional poker player from Barranquilla, Colombia, now residing in Miami. He has over $10.6 million in live tournament earnings, with notable wins including the 2020 Aussie Millions $25,000 Challenge and the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event. He is known for his aggressive yet balanced style and has multiple deep runs at the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour.

Career earnings: $ 10,368,41519 views

Early Life and Background

Farid Jattin was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and currently resides in Miami, Florida, United States. He began playing poker in his early twenties and quickly established himself as one of Latin America's most accomplished players. Under the screen name "DReAmCRUshER333" on Twitter, Jattin has built a reputation for deep tournament runs and a solid, adaptable game. He is often recognized at the tables by his trademark hat and headphones.

Major Tournament Victories and High-Profile Cashes

Jattin's largest career cash came in January 2019, when he finished seventh in the inaugural $25,000 PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) in the Bahamas, earning $746,000. The following year, he won the A$25,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2020 Aussie Millions, chopping heads-up with his poker coach George Wolff for a payday of $678,716. In March 2020, he added a partypoker MILLIONS South America $10,300 High Roller title worth $200,000.

In 2022, Jattin captured the Lucky Hearts Poker Open for $306,832 and the Venetian March DeepStack Showdown for $272,357. He also made deep runs at The Lodge Championship Series, finishing seventh in the $3,000 Main Event ($59,600) and second in the $5,000 High Roller ($74,686). His biggest win to date came in August 2023, when he topped a field of 1,417 entries to win the $5,300 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event for $655,000.

World Series of Poker and Championship Events

Despite being a consistent contender at the World Series of Poker, Jattin has yet to capture a WSOP bracelet. His closest attempt came in 2022 in Event #87: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em, where he held a 6:1 chip lead heads-up against Michael Wang but ultimately settled for second place and $334,747. In 2024, he finished second in Event #8: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) for $404,430 and fourth in Event #37: $10,000 Big O Championship for $217,783. He also placed 10th in the 2024 EPT Paris €5,300 Main Event (€91,550) and 11th in the 2023 WSOP $10,000 6-Handed NLH Championship ($66,144). Overall, Jattin has 46 WSOP cashes and six final-table appearances, with total WSOP earnings exceeding $1.77 million.

World Poker Tour Achievements

Jattin has been a fixture on the World Poker Tour, amassing 20 cashes and four final-table appearances across multiple seasons. His best WPT result came in the 2015–2016 WPT L.A. Poker Classic, where he finished fifth for $238,070. He also placed sixth in the 2013–2014 WPT Borgata Poker Classic ($174,352) and sixth in the 2016–2017 WPT Borgata Poker Open ($167,942). More recently, he finished fourth in the 2024 WPT Voyage Championship aboard Virgin Voyages for $100,000. In 2026, he cashed in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, placing 15th for $46,000. His total WPT earnings stand at over $1 million.

Playing Style and Recognition

Jattin is known for a balanced and aggressive playing style, with a strong emphasis on post-flop play and positional awareness. He is adept at adjusting his strategy to opponents and excels at extracting maximum value in deep-stack situations. His decisive squeezing on the bubble and ability to maintain composure under pressure have been key factors in his success. In recognition of his achievements, he has won the GPI National Player of the Year award for Colombia. As of 2025, his live tournament earnings exceed $10.6 million, placing him among the top Colombian players of all time.

Notable Tournament Performances at European Poker Tour and Other Events

Jattin has also made his mark on the European Poker Tour. In 2024, he finished 10th in the EPT Paris €5,300 Main Event for €91,550 and placed 4th in a $10,200 NL Hold'em event at EPT Cyprus for $84,300. He also cashed in the 2023 EPT Cyprus $10,300 High Roller. Beyond EPT, he recorded a 5th-place finish in the $2,700 No-Limit Hold'em at the 2026 Spring Poker Open for $54,760 and a 13th-place in the 2025 WSOP $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller for $123,051.

Career Milestones and All-Time Rankings

As of early 2026, Jattin's live tournament earnings exceed $10.6 million, placing him among the top Colombian players in history. He has 220 total cashes, with 46 at the World Series of Poker alone. His WSOP earnings surpass $1.77 million, and his World Poker Tour cashes total over $1 million. Jattin has earned GPI National Player of the Year honors for Colombia and holds the 159th position on the All Time Money List.

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