Fawas Halabi

Fawas Halabi is a Venezuelan poker player who has made his mark in South American poker, particularly with a strong performance in Chile. Trained as a petroleum engineer with a degree from Universidad de Oriente, he brings a disciplined and analytical approach to the game.

Halabi studied petroleum engineering at the Universidad de Oriente in Venezuela (2008–2014), completing a thesis on artificial lift systems. He gained professional experience in the oil and gas industry before transitioning to poker.

In a standout result, Halabi won the High Roller event of the Enjoy Poker League (EPL) Santiago, a high-stakes tournament held in Chile. The event attracted 51 entries with a buy-in of CLP$1,650,000 each, generating a prize pool of CLP$76,500,000. Halabi defeated Juan Mauras heads-up to claim the top prize of CLP$29,835,000. Third place went to Pablo Ortiz (CLP$10,710,000), followed by Juan Cereceda, Leandro Núñez, and Sebastián Viedma in the final six.

While detailed hand histories are limited, Halabi's success in a high roller field suggests a solid understanding of tournament dynamics, with an ability to adapt to aggressive competition. His engineering background likely contributes to a methodical and mathematically grounded approach.

As one of Venezuela's representatives in international poker, Halabi's victory in Chile highlights the growing presence of South American players in the game. He continues to be a figure to watch in regional events.